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The Human Species: An Introduction to Biological Anthropology

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Relethford’s The Human Species offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of biological (physical) anthropology, integrating biological and cultural perspectives to explore key questions such as:

What defines the human species?

How do humans differ from other primates?

What is our evolutionary history?

Are humans still evolving?

How do genetics and culture interact in shaping human biological diversity?
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Organized into four parts—Evolutionary Background, Our Place in Nature, Our Origins, and Our Diversity—the textbook emphasizes hypothesis testing, hands-on case studies, and a biocultural framework that connects genetics, ecology, behavior, and demography. Newer molecular and fossil discovery updates are integrated alongside discussions of human health, disease, and adaptation. It remains a widely used undergraduate textbook for its clarity, structure, and pedagogical features including maps, illustrations, glossary, and appendices on genetics and skeletal biology.

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Series Title

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Call Number

99,9 R382

Publisher

Boston, MA (McGraw‑Hill : McGraw‑Hill (Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages., 2002–2003

Collation

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Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

0767430220

Classification

99,9

Content Type

text

Media Type

unmediated

Carrier Type

volume

Edition

5th Edition

Subject(s)

Physical anthropology; human evolution; human vari

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