Patterns of human growth

Bibliographic Collection:

Anthropogeny, APE

Publication Type: Book

Authors: Bogin, Barry

Year of Publication: 1999

Volume: Cambridge

Edition: 2nd ed

Number of Pages: xiv, 455 p

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

City: Cambridge, U.K. ; New York

Publication Language: eng

ISBN Number: 0521564387 (pbk.)

Keywords: Human evolution, Human growth, Physical anthropology

Abstract:

An anthropological, evolutionary and biocultural perspective traces the history, basic principles and evolution of the pattern of human growth and establishes a new model of growth regulation.1. Background to the study of human growth -- 2. Basic principles of human growth -- 3. The evolution of human growth -- 4. Evolution of the human life cycle -- 5. Growth variation in living human populations -- 6. Environmental factors influencing growth -- 7. Genetic and endocrine regulation of human growth -- 8. A biocultural view of human growth

Notes:

Barry Boginill. ; 23 cm

Label: 1988

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