The Science of Human Evolution: Getting it Right - Hardcover

Langdon, John H.

 
9783319415840: The Science of Human Evolution: Getting it Right

Synopsis

This textbook provides a collection of case studies in paleoanthropology demonstrating the method and limitations of science. These cases introduce the reader to various problems and illustrate how they have been addressed historically.  The various topics selected represent important corrections in the field, some critical breakthroughs, models of good reasoning and experimental design, and important ideas emerging from normal science.

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About the Author

John H. Langdon, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology and Anthropology
University of Indianapolis

Current research interests include hominin and hominoid paleontology and evolution, history and development of paleoanthropology, origins of human bipedalism, evolution of human behavior, historical demography, human biology, and history and process of the natural sciences.

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