Physical Anthropology

by Philip L. Stein, Bruce M Rowe (Contributor), Brian Pierson (Contributor)

Physical Anthropology , has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest analyses, fossil finds, and discoveries in the field of physical anthropology. This full-color text examines human evolution and biology through photos, illustrations, and an exploration of insights gleaned from anthropologists. Students of this text will appreciate the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment over time and develop the skills they need to dispel the myths and misconceptions surrounding evolutionary theory.

Genres: Anthropology, Science, Nonfiction, History, Textbooks

528 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1974

Reviews

[Sohvi · Rating 2 out of 5]

A bit old, I would recommend something newer to read since especially genetics have gone so much forward in such a short time. This book is also missing some more recent and important fossil findings. And some slightly out-of-date concepts that were not questioned because they were still considered relevant in 1996. Suitable for critical readers.

Otherwise okay-ish book if you need some basic knowledge about physical anthropology as a field. Quite America-centric. One hilariously patriotic info-box about inventions made in America (in relation to population IQ).

[Chris Gager · Rating 4 out of 5]

Looking for and older intro text but I'll settle for this one. Took my first Physical Anthropolgy course at Metro State in the fall of 1971. The teacher was a middle-aged, middle European gent with a pronounced accent. I wonder how he wound up teaching in Denver? From him I learned the correct pronunciation of Cro-Magnon(Croh Mahn-YONE/OWN, i.e. french). Date read is approximate.