Human Biology An introduction to human evolution, variation, growth, and adaptability
by Harrison, G. A.; Tanner, J. M.; Pilbeam, D. R.; Baker, P. T.Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1988-07-14
Publisher(s): Oxford University Press
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Summary
This unique textbook deals with the nature, origins, development and causes of human variety. Intended especially for use in physical anthropology courses, it concentrates on the biological dynamics of past and present human populations. For the new edition, the text has been rewritten completely, there are two American co-authors, and the scope as a whole is broader. The book will continue to serve as an outstanding reference for anyone interested in human biology.
Table of Contents
| Human Evolution | |
| Studying Human Evolution | |
| Patterns of Evolution | |
| Primates | |
| Primate Evolution | |
| Hominid Evolution | |
| Human Genetics and Variation | |
| Molecular and Mendelian Genetics | |
| Quantitative Variation | |
| Population Genetics--Mating Systems | |
| Population Genetics--Gene Frequency Changes | |
| Population Variation in Qualitative Traits (Proteins) | |
| Population Variation in Qualitative Traits (Blood Groups and Others) | |
| Population Variation in Quantitative Traits | |
| Anthropological Genetics and the Peoples of the World | |
| Human Growth and Constitution | |
| The Human Growth Curve | |
| The Adolescent Growth Spurt and Development Age | |
| Hormonal, Genetic, and Environmental Factors Controlling Growth | |
| Physical and Psychological Development | |
| Analysis and Classification of Physique | |
| Physique and its Relationship to Function, Disease, and behavior | |
| Human Adaptability | |
| Human Ecology and Human Adaptability | |
| The Physical Environment | |
| Nutritional Stress | |
| Infectious Disease | |
| Modernization and Human Biological Responses | |
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