Human Evolution
Bibliographic Collection:
Anthropogeny
Publication Type: Book
Authors: Wood, Bernard A.
Year of Publication: 2011
Series Title: A Brief Insight
Edition: Illustrated Ed.
Number of Pages: 167
Publisher: Sterling
City: New York
Publication Language: eng
ISBN Number: 9781402778988
Keywords: Human evolution.
Abstract:
Renowned evolutionary scholar Bernard Wood traces the history of paleoanthropology from its 18th-century beginnings to today's latest fossil finds and newest discoveries about the human genome. He provides an insider's view of the field, introducing us to the lively cast of characters, both past and present, involved in evolutionary research. This is an ideal introduction for anyone interested in the origins and development of humankind. Finding our place -- Fossil hominins : their discovery and context -- Fossil hominins : analysis and interpretation -- Possible early hominins -- Archaic and transitional hominins -- Premodern homo -- Modern homo -- Timeline of thought and science relevant to human origins and evolution.
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