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HANDBOOK OF PALEOANTHROPOLOGY
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| Volume: |
v. 1 |
| By: |
Winfried Henke (Editor), Ian Tattersall (Editor), T. Hardt |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£632.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
3540324747 |
| ISBN 13: |
9783540324744 |
| Publisher: |
SPRINGER-VERLAG BERLIN AND HEIDELBERG GMBH & CO. KG |
| Pub. date: |
10 May, 2007 |
| Edition: |
2007 ed. |
| Pages: |
2069 |
| Description: |
Palaeoanthropology combines geology, palaeoecology, primatology, evolutionary biology and other fields in the study of Homo sapiens. This 3-volume handbook brings together contributions by leading specialists that reflect the broad spectrum of modern palaeoanthropology, presenting an indispensable resource for professionals and students alike. |
| Synopsis: |
This 3-volume handbook brings together contributions by the world's leading specialists that reflect the broad spectrum of modern palaeoanthropology, thus presenting an indispensable resource for professionals and students alike. Vol. 1 reviews principles, methods, and approaches, recounting recent advances and state-of-the-art knowledge in phylogenetic analysis, palaeoecology and evolutionary theory and philosophy. Vol. 2 examines primate origins, evolution, behaviour, and adaptive variety, emphasizing integration of fossil data with contemporary knowledge of the behaviour and ecology of living primates in natural environments. Vol. 3 deals with fossil and molecular evidence for the evolution of Homo sapiens and its fossil relatives. |
| Illustrations: |
264 black & white illustrations, 67 black & white tables, biography |
| Publication: |
Germany |
| Imprint: |
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K |
| Returns: |
Returnable |