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A new introductory text that covers all the major topics of contemporary biological anthropology this emphasizes the relationship between biology and culture. The chapter covering genetic drift and gene flow uniquely focuses on human populations. Case studies of the Dunkers, rain forest Amerindians, and other groups make these abstract concepts concrete and familiar. Further, by stressing basic concepts, ideas, and interrelationships, and using examples only as needed for support, the text provides a clear uncluttered framework to help students learn. Unifying strategies appear throughout. It covers the most recent finds and models: recent theories of hominid evolution, including the influence of the "Black Skull" discovery on hominid evolution models; multiregional v. African models of the evolution of anatomically modern "Homo sapiens" and the "mitochondrial Eve" controversy.

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The chapter on macroevolution and the origin of species has been moved earlier in the book (Chapter 4) in order to link better the evolutionary forces with long﷓term patterns of evolutionary change.
The chapters on disease and demography have been streamlined and combined into a single chapter (Chapter 15) organized around the biological impact of culture change.
Discussion of the human fossil record has been substantially rewritten to include three new species (Orrorin tugenensis, Kenyanthropus platyops, and Australopithecus garhi), and to include new information such as Homo erectus in Europe, Acheulian-like tools in Asia, and new studies of Neandertal DNA, among others.
A number of new topics have been added. Additions include the Human Genome Project, quantitative genetics and sexual orientation, the evolution of cystic fibrosis genes, an entire section on nutritional adaptation (Chapter 7), critiques of the 'small but healthy' hypothesis, primate behavioral ecology, evolutionary significance of parent-child co-sleeping, pollution and human biology, and the emergence and reemergence of infectious disease, among others.
All areas of contemporary biological anthropology are covered: genetics, evolutionary theory, primate behavior, the fossil record, and material often neglected in introductory texts such as adaptation, human health and disease and demography, and human growth.
The relationship between biology and culture is a major focus throughout the text.
Behavioris discussed in an evolutionary context.
The emphasis is on the human species within the primate order. Discussions of mammals and nonhuman primates continually refer back to their potential relevance for understanding the human species.
Hypothesis testing is emphasized throughout.
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John H. Relethford is currently a Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair in the Department of Anthropology at the State University of New York College at Oneonta. He received his Ph.D. in anthropology from the State University of New York at Albany in 1980. He has taught at SUNY-Oneonta since 1981. He is the recipient of the Chancellor¿s Award for Excellence in Teaching. He has authored several books, over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles, 13 book chapters, and a number of other publications. His research and teaching interests are in human population genetics, human variation, and the origin of modern humans.

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  • Publication date2005
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