Bioanthropology: The Basics

By Marc Kissel

Bioanthropology: The Basics offers an engaging and accessible introduction to the science of biological anthropology, exploring human origins, evolution, and the biological dimensions of what it means to be human. Through illuminating examples and case studies, this comprehensive text guides readers through essential topics while connecting our evolutionary past to contemporary discussions about human variation. Topics covered include:

Human origins DNA Primates Evolution

Bioanthropology: The Basics is ideal for undergraduate students approaching biological anthropology for the first time, scholars from other disciplines seeking cross-disciplinary insights, and general readers curious about human origins and the scientific study of what makes us human.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032487224
• ISBN13: 9781032487229
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 158 Pages