Roelofs, Dick

Human Evolution and Development: Textbook for Life Sciences

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ISBN 13:
9789463729208
author:
Roelofs, Dick
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Amsterdam University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
296
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 centimetres
Genre:
Science, General, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£29.69

Description

Our understanding of human evolution has advanced significantly in recent years, thanks to discoveries such as fossil finds, genome comparisons, ancient DNA sequencing and new insights into developmental genetics. This comprehensive textbook takes an integrative approach, examining the development of the human embryo, our evolutionary history, the structure of human populations, their dispersal across the world and their cultures. The authors explore various topics, including the evolution of the human body, the challenges faced by modern society and the relationship between language, migration and evolution. By integrating paleoanthropology, developmental biology, comparative zoology, population genetics and phylogenetic reconstruction, this book provides a thorough understanding of human evolution and development. As a core text for the study of life sciences and an easy-to-read overview for interested readers, 'Human Evolution and Development' offers a valuable insight into our species' history and development.

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