Exploring biological anthropology (Fourth edition)

For courses in Biological AnthropologyPresent a concise overview of biological anthropology, from early foundations to recent innovationsExploring Biological Anthropology: The Essentials combines concise coverage of the foundations of the field with modern innovations and discoveries, helping students understand, and get excited about, the discipline. Because the authors conduct research in three of the main areas of biological anthropology-the human fossil record (Susan Anton), primate behavior and ecology (Craig Stanford), and human biology and the brain (John Allen)-they offer a specialist approach that engages students and gives them everything they need to master the subject.

The Fourth Edition continues to present traditional physical anthropology within a modern Darwinian framework, and includes coverage of contemporary discoveries to highlight the ever-increasing body of knowledge in biological anthropology. Also available with MyAnthroLab (R)MyAnthroLab for the Biological Anthropology course extends learning online to engage students and improve results.

Media resources with assignments bring concepts to life, and offer students opportunities to practice applying what they've learned.

Please note: this version of MyAnthroLab does not include an eText. Exploring Biological Anthropology: The Essentials, Fourth Edition is also available via REVEL (TM), an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab (TM) & Mastering (TM) does not come packaged with this content.

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If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab & Mastering, search for:0134377974 / 9780134377971 Exploring Biological Anthropology: The Essentials plus MyAnthroLab for Biological Anthropology - Access Card Package, 4/ePackage consists of:0134014014 / 9780134014012 Exploring Biological Anthropology: The Essentials, 4/e0134324404 / 9780134324401 MyAnthroLab for Biological Anthropology Access Card