Physical Anthropology - Softcover

Stein, Philip L.; Rowe, Bruce M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072282290 ISBN 13: 9780072282290

Publisher: McGraw-Hill College, 1999

Synopsis

Since the first edition of Physical Anthropology, over a quarter century ago, Stein and Rowe have been helping to teach physical anthropology to tens of thousands of students. In this new edition, these award winning teachers and authors continue to share their love of discovery with students in this balanced, objective introduction to physical anthropology that does not assume that students have any previous knowledge of the subject. Carefully streamlined, making it more accessible and affordable, this seventh edition provides students with a pedagogical program designed to facilitate comprehension. Every concept is carefully explained and illustrated, guiding students step-by-step through difficult material.

Despite changes in organization and length, this text maintains its emphasis on three important themes. First, that anthropology is a holistic discipline, second, that human beings are an integral part of nature, and third, because humans depend on learned behavior, our maintenance of a balance with nature can be strengthened by an understanding of our evolutionary past. As always, Stein and Rowe use the most current data to unravel the mystery of the evolution of humankind, and to examine the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment.

About this title

About the Author:

Philip L. Stein has been teaching continuously at Pierce College since 1964. He received his BA degree in Zoology and MA degree in Anthropology from UCLA in 1961 and 1963, respectively. He has held a variety of positions at Pierce College, both as an instructor and as an administrator. He is currently the Chair of the Department of Anthropological and Geographical Sciences. Professor Stein is a fellow of the American Anthropological Association, a member of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists and other professional organizations. He is active in the Society for Anthropology in Community Colleges, in which he served as President in 1995-96.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill College
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0072282290
• ISBN 13: 9780072282290
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 531