Patterns of Growth and Development in the Genus Homo (Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology)

Jennifer L. Thompson

ISBN 10: 0521184223 / ISBN 13: 9780521184229

Published by Cambridge University Press 2010-12-23, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Patterns of Growth and Development in the Genus Homo (Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press 2010-12-23
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521184223
• ISBN 13: 9780521184229
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Assuming that the earliest human ancestors grew more like apes than current-day humans, when, how and why did our modern growth pattern evolve? Covering growth patterns within available Plio-Pleistocene Hominids, including juvenile fossil specimens, and individuals assigned to the newest species, Homo antecessor, this book provides a rich data source for anthropologists and evolutionary biologists exploring these questions.

Book Description

It is generally accepted that the earliest human ancestors grew more like apes than current-day humans. When, how and why, therefore did our modern pattern evolve? Covering growth patterns within available Plio-Pleistocene hominids, including juvenile fossil specimens, and individuals assigned to the newest species, Homo antecessor, this book provides a rich data source for all anthropologists and evolutionary biologists exploring such questions.