Principles of Human Evolution (eBook)

Robert Andrew Foley, Roger Lewin (Autoren)

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2009 | 2. Auflage
576 Seiten
Wiley (Verlag)
978-1-4051-4336-3 (ISBN)

Infos

Principles of Human Evolution presents an in-depth introduction to paleoanthropology and the study of human evolution. Focusing on the fundamentals of evolutionary theory and how these apply to ecological, molecular genetic, paleontological and archeological approaches to important questions in the field, this timely textbook will help students gain a perspective on human evolution in the context of modern biological thinking. The second edition of this successful text features the addition of Robert Foley, a leading researcher in Human Evolutionary Studies, to the writing team. Strong emphasis on evolutionary theory, ecology and behavior and scores of new examples reflect the latest evolutionary theories and recent archaeological finds. More than a simple update, the new edition is organized by issue rather than chronology, integrating behavior, adaptation and anatomy. A new design and new figure references make this edition more accessible for students and instructors. New author, Robert Foley leading figure in Human Evolutionary Studies joins the writing team. Dedicated website www.blackwellpublishing.com/lewin provides study resources and artwork downloadable for Powerpoint presentations. Beyond the Facts boxes explore key scientific debates in greater depth. Margin Comments indicate the key points in each section. Key Questions review and test students knowledge of central chapter concepts and help focus the way a student approaches reading the text. New emphasis on ecological and behavioral evolution in keeping with modern research. Fully up to date with recent fossil finds and interpretations; integration of genetic and paleoanthropological approaches.

Autor

Roger Lewin is an Associate of the Peabody Museum at Harvard University. He is the author of half a dozen books on human origin research, three of which he co-authored with world-famous anthropologist Richard Leakey, as well as the author of the prize-winning Bones of Contention. Robert A. Foley is the Director of the Leverhulme Centre for Human Evolutionary Studies at the University of Cambridge, and a fellow of King's College. He is the author of numerous articles and books on human evolution, including Another Unique Species (1987) and Humans before Humanity (1995). His research has focused on the links between human evolution and ecological and evolutionary mechanisms.

Inhalt

Prologue For Students: A Guide To Studying Human Evolution.

Part I: The Framework Of Human Evolution:.

1. The Growth Of The Evolutionary Perspective:.

Man's Place In Nature.

Establishing The Link Between Humans And Apes: Historical
Views.

Human Evolution As Narrative And Explanation.

2. The Principles Of Evolutionary Theory:.

The Fundamentals Of Evolutionary Theory.

Modern Evolutionary Theory: The Development Of Neo-Darwinism And
The Power Of Natural Selection.

3. Pattern And Process In Evolution:.

From Micro To Macro Evolution: Debates In Modern Evolutionary
Theory.

The Physical Context Of Evolution.

Extinction And Patterns Of Evolution.

4. The Geological Context:.

Dating Methods.

Science Of Burial.

5. The Systematic Context:.

Systematics.

Molecular Systematics.

6. Human Evolution In Comparative Perspective:.

Primate Heritage.

The Comparative Perspective.

Bodies, Size, And Shape.

Bodies, Brains, And Energy.

7. Reconstructing Behavior:.

Bodies, Behavior, And Social Structure.

Nonhuman Models Of Early Hominin Behavior.

Part II: Early Hominin Evolution:.

8. Apes, Hominins, And Humans: Morphology, Molecules, And
Fossils:.

Morphology And Molecules: A History Of Conflict.

Evolution Of The Catarrhines - The Context Of Hominin
Origin.

9. Searching For The First Hominins:.

The Earliest Hominins.

Bipedalism.

10. The Ape-Like Hominins:.

The Australopithecines.

11. Origins Of Homo:.

The Genus Homo.

Hominin Relationships.

12. Behavior And Evolution Of Early Hominins:.

Early Tool Technologies.

The Pattern Of Early Hominin Evolution.

13. Africa And Beyond - The Evolution Of Homo:.

Evolutionary Patterns.

New Technologies.

Hunter Or Scavenger.

Part III: Later Hominin Evolution:.

14. The Origin Of Modern Humans: Background And Fossil
Evidence:.

Background For The Evolution Of Modern Humans.

Competing Hypotheses For Modern Human Origins.

Chronological Evidence.

The Question Of Regional Continuity.

15. The Origin Of Modern Humans: Genetic Evidence:.

The Impact Of Molecular Evolutionary Genetics.

Recent Developments.

16. The Origin Of Modern Humans: Archeology, Behavior, And
Evolutionary Process:.

Archeological Evidence.

Regional Patterns In The Archeology.

Towards An Integrated Model Of Modern Human Origins.

17. Evolution Of The Brain, Intelligence, And Culture:.

Encephalization.

Cultural Evolution.

18. Language And Symbolism:.

The Evolution Of Language.

Art In Prehistory.

19. New Worlds, Old Worlds:.

Completing Colonization.

The First Villagers.

The Human Evolutionary Heritage.

References.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 5.2.2009
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Chirurgie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Evolution
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Humanbiologie
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
• Schlagworte: Animal Development • Biowissenschaften • Evolution des Menschen • Human Evolution • Life Sciences • Zoologie / Individualentwicklung
• ISBN-10: 1-4051-4336-3 / 1405143363
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-4336-3 / 9781405143363