The Human Species: An Introduction to Biological Anthropology [Paperback]

John H. Relethford (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0767411714 | ISBN-13: 978-0767411714 | Publication Date: July 16, 1999 | Edition: 4th

This general introduction to contemporary physical anthropology presents balanced coverage of the major components of the field: genetics and evolutionary theory, human variation, human evolution, and the biology, behavior, and evolution of primates.

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John H. Relethford is currently SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair in the Department of Anthropology at the State University of New York College at Oneonta. His research and teaching interests are in human population genetics, human variation, and the origin of modern humans. He was born in Bayshore, New York and grew up in Bellport, New York. He received his BA, MA, and Ph.D. degrees in anthropology from the State University of New York at Albany. He spent a year as a post-doctoral research scientist at the Department of Genetics at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research in San Antonio, Texas. He has taught at SUNY-Oneonta since 1981. He is the recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 499 pages
• Publisher: Mayfield Pub Co; 4th edition (July 16, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0767411714
• ISBN-13: 978-0767411714
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,529,947 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An ideal introductory text for students of human evolution., September 5, 2000

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This review is from: The Human Species: An Introduction to Biological Anthropology (Paperback)

Now in a fully updated fourth edition, John Relethford's The Human Species: An Introduction To Biological Anthropology is divided into three major sections: Evolution and Diversity in Human Populations; Our Place in Nature; and Human Evolution. Updated coverage of the fossil record focuses on broad general groups of early hominids; principles of miroevolution show shown as they apply to the modern human species; the concept of race is thoroughly discussed from a biological and evolutionary perspective; and new interpretations of the number of species of early Homo and Neanderthal DNA are explored. The Human Species is an ideal introductory text for students of anthropology, and informative reading for any non-specialist general reader with an interest in the contemporary status of research in human evolution today.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent academic introduction to human evolution, March 31, 1999

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This review is from: The Human Species: An Introduction to Biological Anthropology (Paperback)

I am an archaeology professor who has used this book as a text in my human origins class. No, it is not a mystery-scifi read - but it does a quite decent job with a difficult topic.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for students, May 17, 2007

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This review is from: The Human Species: An Introduction To Biological Anthropology (Paperback)

This book was required for my Intro to Anthropology class. It was easy to read and follow. Since the class was a required general education class, I had to go into the class with an open mind about what I was required to learn. I did not feel as if the book was attempting to influence my thoughts or beliefs. The book is organized effeciently and productively. I did not get bored reading it.