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Book SynopsisExplains our understanding of human origins, tells how climate determined our spread, and describes the barriers that delayed and directed migrating people. The author explores the rich and complex ways in which our anatomy, physiology, cultural diversity, and population density vary from region to region in the areas we inhabit.
Trade Review"A remarkable achievement." Science (AAAS) "Bridges the gap between biogeography and anthropology... Human Biogeography represents a valuable contribution to a complex science." -- William E. Banks Qtly Review Of Biology "A splendid achievement... Constitutes an accessible, data-rich assessment of biogeography." -- G. A. Clark American Journal of Anthropology "A remarkable achievement. The book firmly establishes its subject as an important discipline ... it will undoubtedly attract more attention to the field." -- John P. Hart Science (AAAS)
