Readings in Biological Anthropology

By Nancy Tatarek

Book Overview

Readings in Biological Anthropology provides students with carefully selected articles that align with four key topics that most introductory biological anthropology courses cover: evolutionary theory and genetics, non-human primates, human evolution, and human variation. Each of the readings focuses on one of these areas, but also reflects a unique perspective or approach to the topic.

Each reading is framed by a short introduction to provide context and post-reading questions that reinforce main concepts and inspire critical thinking. Students explore such topics as Darwin and the science of evolution; human morality and the question of altruism among non-human primates; history as cultural evolution; infectious diseases as ecological and historical phenomena; and much more.

Designed to introduce students to the discipline, Readings in Biological Anthropology is an ideal textbook for non-majors and those new to the study of biological anthropology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1516587928
• ISBN13: 9781516587926
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.0" x 10.0"