Understanding Human Evolution

by Jeffrey K. McKee, Frank E. Poirier, W Scott McGraw

For the one-term course in human evolution, paleoanthropology, or fossil hominins taught at the junior/senior level in departments of anthropology or biology. This new edition provides a comprehensive overview to the field of paleoanthropology–the study of human evolution by analyzing fossil remains. It includes the latest fossil finds, attempts to place humans into the context of geological and biological change on the planet, and presents current controversies in an even-handed manner.

Genres: Anthropology, Biology, Textbooks, Science, Reference

430 pages, Paperback

First published October 3, 2004

Reviews

[Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually read a text book, completely, for class!
Completely details the evolution of humans/primates. It was really the only book I needed to quote for my papers.
An interesting book if you love evolution