Understanding Humans: An Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archaeology – PDF eBook

Cengage Advantage Books: Understanding Humans: An Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archaeology

“UNDERSTANDING HUMANS: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY AND ARCHAEOLOGY” provides students with insights into the work of anthropologists and archaeologists as they explore various topics, including human evolution, living nonhuman primates, human adaptation and variation, the origins and dispersal of modern humans, food production, and the early civilizations of the Old and New Worlds, among other subjects. Employing a biocultural approach, the text effectively integrates physical anthropology and archaeology. It concludes with a new chapter that connects themes of human biological and cultural adaptation, emphasizing lessons learned from our species’ evolution, such as the impact of humans on the environment. Additionally, students will benefit from the new chapter’s learning objectives, “At a Glance” sections that summarize key concepts, and end-of-chapter “Critical Thinking Questions” designed to enhance understanding and improve exam preparation.

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