Understanding Physical Anthropology & AR

by William A. Turnbaugh, Harry Nelson, Robert Jurmain

Book Overview

This text combines treatment of physical anthropology and archaeology and emphasizes human biological and cultural development. Stresses the importance of the biocultural approach and the techniques... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0534534511
• ISBN13: 9780534534516
• Release Date: July 1998
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
• Length: 559 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

A good college text with nice pictures

Very good on old bones and site mechanics, but fails on Greek archeology which is actually the beginnings of archeology. It is somewhat unfair in the analysis of foods with a North American origin as well. Pine Nuts and Acorns are left out as well as cactus. The Polynesian civilization is completely absent. I have to say that I learned somethings from the datings and the maps which are extensive and annotated well. The text is well written and as nearly up to date as a text can be.

This is an excellent Anthropology resource!

I had to use this textbook for a college anthropology class recently. I found that reading the book every night was actually enjoyable--it has an incredibly easy reading-style! Also, the authors are very careful to offer numerous opinions on most subjects so that the reader can draw their own informed opinions. I think this book is excellent for anyone interested in learning about anthropology or archaeology for the first time. Enjoy!