A Companion to Biological Anthropology
About this book
An extensive overview of the rapidly growing field of biological anthropology; chapters are written by leading scholars who have themselves played a major role in shaping the direction and scope of the discipline.
- Extensive overview of the rapidly growing field of biological anthropology
- Larsen has created a who's who of biological anthropology, with contributions from the leading authorities in the field
- Contributing authors have played a major role in shaping the direction and scope of the topics they write about
- Offers discussions of current issues, controversies, and future directions within the area
- Presents coverage of the many recent innovations and discoveries that are transforming the subject
Reviews
“Even with so many topics of biological anthropology discussed, due care is given in each section by the authors to include enough information to give an adequate foundation and then expand upon it in subsequent sections. I would highly recommend this book – there is something in it for everyone. I was pleased to come away from it having learnt something myself.” (Primate Eye, 1 February 2012)
"For those of us who teach introduction to physical (or biological) anthropology on a regular basis, the book provides an efficient avenue to catch up on diverse topics in the field." (American Journal of Human Biology, 2011)
"Recommended. Upper-divisions undergraduates and above." (Choice , 1 April 2011)