Essentials of Biological Anthropology
6th Edition
Published on 15. February 2025
Book
Mixed media product
552 pages
978-1-324-08401-3 (ISBN)
Description
Essentials of Biological Anthropology provides an accessible and engaging introduction to biological anthropology, with an emphasis on the discipline's relevance and latest research advancements. Through balanced and clear explanations, author Clark Larsen ensures that students not only grasp the basics, but also understand how what they're learning applies to their own lives, communities, and prospective career paths. The book's clear and concise writing, rich art program, and focus on new discoveries empower every student to succeed in the course. Available for the first time as a Norton Illumine Ebook, the Sixth Edition features brand-new 3D model interactive activities, new "Anthropology at Work" features and videos, and end-of-section Check Your Understanding questions designed to keep students engaged and on track.
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Edition
Sixth Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 231 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1259 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-324-08401-3 (9781324084013)
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Clark Spencer Larsen is a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Anthropology at The Ohio State University. A native of Nebraska, he received his B.A. from Kansas State University and M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. Clark's research is in bioarchaeology, skeletal biology, and paleoanthropology. He has worked in North America, Europe, and Asia. He has taught at the University of Massachusetts, Northern Illinois University, Purdue University, and the University of North Carolina. Since 2001, he has been a member of the faculty at the Ohio State, where he was department chair from 2001-2017. He teaches introductory physical anthropology, osteology, bioarchaeology, and paleoanthropology. Clark has served as president of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists and as editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Physical Anthropology. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences as well as the National Academy of Sciences. In addition to Our Origins, he has authored or edited 25 books and monographs, including Bioarchaeology: Interpreting Behavior from the Human Skeleton, Skeletons in Our Closet, Advances in Dental Anthropology, and A Companion to Biological Anthropology.