
Bioanthropology: The Basics
The Basics
Marc Kissel(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 26. December 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
158 pages
978-1-032-48723-6 (ISBN)
Description
Bioanthropology: The Basics offers an engaging and accessible introduction to the science of biological anthropology, exploring human origins, evolution, and the biological dimensions of what it means to be human. Through illuminating examples and case studies, this comprehensive text guides readers through essential topics while connecting our evolutionary past to contemporary discussions about human variation. Topics covered include:
Human origins
DNA
Primates
Evolution
Bioanthropology: The Basics is ideal for undergraduate students approaching biological anthropology for the first time, scholars from other disciplines seeking cross-disciplinary insights, and general readers curious about human origins and the scientific study of what makes us human.
Human origins
DNA
Primates
Evolution
Bioanthropology: The Basics is ideal for undergraduate students approaching biological anthropology for the first time, scholars from other disciplines seeking cross-disciplinary insights, and general readers curious about human origins and the scientific study of what makes us human.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
General, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core
Illustrations
9 s/w Tabellen, 8 s/w Zeichnungen, 5 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 13 s/w Abbildungen
9 Tables, black and white; 8 Line drawings, black and white; 5 Halftones, black and white; 13 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
186 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-48723-6 (9781032487236)
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Marc Kissel
Bioanthropology: The Basics
Book
approx. 12/2025
1st Edition
Routledge
€215.74
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Person
Marc Kissel is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Appalachian State University, USA.
Content
Preface 1. What is Biological Anthropology? 2. Genetics 3. Human Biology 4. Primatology 5. Paleoanthropology: Early hominins 6. Paleoanthropology: Homo sapiens 7. Conclusion