Bioanthropology : the basics / Marc Kissel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kissel, Marc, Author.

Series:

Basics (Routledge (Firm))

The basics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physical anthropology--Study and teaching--Textbooks.

Physical anthropology.

Human biology.

Evolution (Biology).

Physical Description:

x, 157 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.

Other Title:

Biological anthropology

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Routledge, 2026.

Summary:

"Bioanthropology: The Basics offers an engaging and accessible introduction to the science of biological anthropology, exploring human origins, evolution, and the biological dimensions of what it means to be human. Through illuminating examples and case studies, this comprehensive text guides readers through essential topics including the origins of human life, genetics and DNA, the human skeleton, race and gender concepts, primate evolution and conservation, early hominins, and the biological impacts of farming, urbanization, and globalization. The book connects our evolutionary past to contemporary discussions about human variation, demonstrating why biological anthropology matters in today's world while highlighting both what we know about human evolution and the questions that remain unanswered. Bioanthropology: The Basics is ideal for undergraduate students approaching biological anthropology for the first time, scholars from other disciplines seeking cross-disciplinary insights, and general readers curious about human origins and the scientific study of what makes us human"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

What is bioanthropology?

Genetics

Human biology

Primatology

Paleoanthropology (I): Early hominins

Paleoanthropology (II): Homo sapiens.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version Kissel, Marc Bioanthropology

ISBN:

9781032487229

1032487224

9781032487236

1032487232

OCLC:

1527663390

Publisher Number:

90104186047