Bones, Stones and Molecules: "Out of Africa" and Human Origins 1st Edition

by David W. Cameron (Author), Colin P. Groves (Author)

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Bones, Stones and Molecules provides some of the best evidence for resolving the debate between the two hypotheses of human origins. The debate between the 'Out of Africa' model and the 'Multiregional' hypothesis is examined through the functional and developmental processes associated with the evolution of the human skull and face and focuses on the significance of the Australian record. The book analyzes important new discoveries that have occurred recently and examines evidence that is not available elsewhere. Cameron and Groves argue that the existing evidence supports a recent origin for modern humans from Africa. They also specifically relate these two theories to interpretations of the origins of the first Australians. The book provides an up-to-date interpretation of the fossil, archaeological and the molecular evidence, specifically as it relates to Asia, and Australia in particular.

Readily accessible to the layperson and professional
Provides concise coverage of current scientific evidence
Presents a robust computer-generated model of human speciation over the last 7 million years
Well illustrated with figures and photographs of important fossil specimens
Presents a synthesis of great ape and human evolution

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"I was keenly anticipating this book, for I have the highest opinion of the work of both Cameron and Groves. I was not disappointed, for it is a thoroughly researched and entertaining book....Its strength lies in the wonderful clarity in which the principles of phylogenetic analysis are laid out and then applied rigorously to the hominid fossil record. Although many will disagree with the conclusions, they will be able to do so more readily because the analyses are so clearly set out, both the characters used and the methods." --Peter Andrews, Natural History Museum, London, England

“This is a detailed treatment which is sure to stimulate consideable debate and argument. --David Pilbeam, Peabody Museum, Harvard University

"Although fairly academic in approach, this is still a very readable and well-illustrated overview." --Douglas Palmer, NEW SCIENTIST

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Bones, Stones and Molecules provides some of the best evidence for resolving the debate between the two hypotheses of human origins.

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Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (June 3, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0121569330
ISBN-13: 978-0121569334
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,565,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #691 in Books > Science & Math > Biological Sciences > Paleontology
- #781 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Anthropology > Physical
- #1000 in Books > Textbooks > Science & Mathematics > Biology & Life Sciences > Ecology

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Multiregionalism Debunked

August 19, 2006

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Alternating between hard-core and literary, "Bones, Stones and Molecules" covers all of the latest anthropological discoveries and developments. Sahelanthropus and Orrorin are breaking news in paleoanthropology and are covered early in the book. These two new fossils are from the "wrong" side of the Great Rift Valley and neatly dispense with another recent favorite theory of human origins that involved the stranding of Old World and New World monkeys on either side of the Great Rift.

"Out of Africa" versus the "Multiregional" hypothesis are the book's main focus, and "Out of Africa" comes out the clear winner. David Cameron and Colin Groves each have their own slant on human origins, and these are clearly depicted in dozens of cladograms, each co-author posing variations. There are numerous sketches and photographs, and brief boxed interludes that also display a sense of humor.

"Bones, Stones and Molecules" introduces Groves' strong background in Australian fossils, the controversy over the timeline of Australian colonization has ramifications that affect much of anthropology. This is a solid book best suited to those with previous knowledge of the field. The appendix provides mathematical proof of assertions made in the book, hundreds of anatomical measurements are detailed. There are very few works that achieve such an excellent balance between mathematical rigor and literary readability.

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B. M. Still

Valuable reference for academics and laymen alike

September 4, 2004

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Cameron and Groves have produced a handsome volume that details the anatomical structure of the species immediately ancestral to homo sapiens, and fleshes out the multiple "Out of Africa" episodes that have characterised the longer span of human evolution.

Full of ecological and detailed anatomical descriptions of the key species in human evolution, this volume very rarely, if not uniquely, integrates the story of hominid anatomical adaptation and modification across the Miocene through to the Holocene.

Students of paleoanthropology will not find a more thorough one volume overview, which while going far beyond being an introduction, admirably serves that role to.

For those who want to come to grips with, at a very detailed level, the drivers and form of anatomical and associated behavioural change amongst the human ancestral species, this Cameron/Groves volume is the ideal reference.

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Great read, showcasing the latest fossils!

July 28, 2004

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This is a great read for anyone interested in human evolution. It includes all of the most recent fossil hominid discoveries as well as providing an up-to-date overview and systematic analysis of human evolution over the last 6 million years or so (including molecular - archaeological information). It provides a convincing argument for the 'Out of Africa' Hypothesis for modern human origins. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in evolution and human and great ape evolution in particular.

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Brent Hudson

This book needs a revision.

September 29, 2010

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Since the publication of 'Bones, Stones and Molecules' in 2004, a lot has happened in Paleoanthropology. I'd like to hear the authors' comments on the completion of the Neanderthal and Human genome comparisons, the tracking of genetic 'markers' as proof for the 'out of Africa' theory, etc., etc. Where are you, gentlemen, with your updated edition?

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