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Processes in human evolution : the journey from early hominins to Neanderthals and modern humans

Ayala, Francisco José, 1934- author, Cela Conde, Camilo José, author

Overview

The discoveries of the last decade have brought about a completely revised understanding of human evolution, due to the recent advances in genetics, palaeontology, ecology, archaeology, geography, and climate science. Written by two leading authorities in the fields of physical anthropology and molecular evolution, Processes in Human Evolution presents a reconsidered overview of hominid evolution, synthesising data and approaches from a range of inter-disciplinary fields. The authors pay particular attention to population migrations, since these are crucial in understanding the origin and dispersion of the different genera and species in each continent, and to the emergence of the lithic cultures and their impact on the evolution of the cognitive capacities. Processes in Human Evolution is intended as a primary textbook for university courses on human evolution, and may also be used as supplementary reading in advanced undergraduate and graduate courses. It is also suitable for interested lay-readers seeking a readable but up-to-date and inclusive treatment of human origins and evolution.-- Publisher's website.

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Subject: Human evolution Textbooks. / Fossil hominids Textbooks. / Paleoanthropology Textbooks. / Fossil hominids. / Human evolution. / Paleoanthropology. / Homme Évolution.
• ISBN: 9780198739913, 9780198739906

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
GN281.A93 2017	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE