Description
Book SynopsisNot so long ago, all a student studying human evolution needed was a familiarity with the relatively sparse fossil record and what limited information there was about the context of the sites, a basic knowledge of gross anatomy and archeology, and an understanding of simple analytical methods.
Times have changed. The fossil recordhas grown exponentially, imaging techniques have advanced dramatically, quantitative methods have burgeoned, and molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of genetics, evolutionary history, and development. Added to this are advances in the archeological, biological, and earth sciences that help interpret the context of the fossil evidence and reconstruct behavior. But presently there is nowhere students of human evolution cna easily find out about topics as d
Trade Review"There is a lot of information in it and the topics are well-described. As the title makes explicit, it is aimed at students, but it would be of use to anyone with more than a passing interest in human evolution. Even the expert might find it useful for the listing of fossils and sites." (Reference Reviews 2015)
Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments vi
Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Human Evolution viii
Hominin Fossil Abbreviations ix
A 1
B 27
C 47
D 86
E 103
F 124
G 144
H 166
I 200
J 209
K 212
L 227
M 249
N 288
O 300
P 318
Q 364
R 366
S.380
T 419
U 442
V 447
W 453
X 458
Y 459
Z 460
