Sherwood Washburn
Classification and Human Evolution
- ISBN 13:
- 9780202309354
- author:
- Sherwood Washburn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- AldineTransaction
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 382
- Dimensions:
- 178 mm X 254 mm
- Genre:
- Sociology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Classification and Human Evolution by Sherwood L. Washburn is a comprehensive study of human evolution, clarifying the current state of knowledge in this field. The book presents an authoritative review of taxonomic language and its application to understanding the relationships between living and extinct primates, including humans and their ancestors. The authors examine the meaning of taxonomic statements, consider the substance of our present knowledge regarding species among primates, and investigate the role of behavior changes and selection pressures in evolutionary sequences. With ample illustrations, bibliographies, and an index, this book provides a permanent reference value for scholars and researchers. Written by renowned expert Sherwood L. Washburn, this volume is a fundamental contribution to paleoanthropology, offering insights into the complexities of human evolution that will be valuable for years to come.
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