How humans evolved
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How humans evolved
W.W. Norton, c2009
5th ed
- : pbk
- : international student ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
With its unique blend of evolutionary theory, population genetics and behavioural ecology, How Humans Evolved provides students with the most contemporary and complete introduction to physical anthropology available. Robert Boyd and Joan B. Silk's modern presentation of genetics and observable behaviours in living humans and non-human primates moves beyond merely describing anthropological finds to showing students the "big picture" ideas behind human evolution. For the Fifth Edition, Boyd and Silk have updated the text to include the best of current research in the areas of genetics, behaviour and the fossil record that conveys the excitement of anthropological discovery. This new coverage reflects strengthened coverage of molecular genetics and a streamlined presentation of primatology.
Table of Contents
Part 1:
How Evolution Works
1. Adaptation by Natural
Selection
2. Genetics
3. The Modern Synthesis
4. Speciation and Phylogeny
Part II:
Primate Ecology and Behavior
5. Primate Diversity and Ecology
6. Primate Mating Systems
7. Evolution of Cooperation
8. Primate Life Histories and the
Evolution of Intelligence
Part III:
The History of the Human Lineage
9. From Tree Shrew to Ape
10. From Hominoid to Hominin
11. Oldowan Toolmakers and the Origin
of Human Life History
12. From Hominin to Homo
13. Homo sapiens and the Evolution of
Modern Human Behavior
Part IV:
Evolution and Modern Humans
14. Human Genetic Variation
15: Evolution and Human
Behaviour
16: Human Mate Choice and
Parenting
by "Nielsen BookData"