The Emergence of Humans: An Exploration of the Evolutionary Timeline

by Patricia J. Ash and David J. Robinson

Book Overview

The Emergence of Humans is an accessible, informative introduction to the scientific study of human evolution. It takes the reader through time following the emergence of the modern human species Homo sapiens from primate roots. Acknowledging the controversy surrounding the interpretation of the fossil record, the authors present a balanced approach in an effort to do justice to different views.

Each chapter covers a significant time...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047001315X
• ISBN13: 9780470013151
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.6" x 9.5"