
Human Evolution
A Guide to the Debates
Brian Regal(Author)
ABC-CLIO (Publisher)
Published on 23. November 2004
Book
Hardback
368 pages
978-1-85109-418-9 (ISBN)
Description
A fascinating and wide-ranging look at the controversies surrounding the search for the origins of the human species.
Written for those new to the subject, Human Evolution: A Guide to the Debates presents the remarkable history of our understanding of human origins as it developed from the 1800s to the present. Most works on this topic focus narrowly on one individual, theory, or debate. In contrast, Human Evolution draws from a wide range of sources to offer a fully rounded portrait of the entire field.
The chapters of the book follow a basic chronological order covering the issues, personalities, and discoveries that are central to the questions and controversies surrounding human evolution. The coverage draws from a wide range of associated topics and examines not only controversies of a religious nature but also those that have little to do with religion, allowing readers to weigh the information, come to their own conclusions, and even begin their own debates.
Written for those new to the subject, Human Evolution: A Guide to the Debates presents the remarkable history of our understanding of human origins as it developed from the 1800s to the present. Most works on this topic focus narrowly on one individual, theory, or debate. In contrast, Human Evolution draws from a wide range of sources to offer a fully rounded portrait of the entire field.
The chapters of the book follow a basic chronological order covering the issues, personalities, and discoveries that are central to the questions and controversies surrounding human evolution. The coverage draws from a wide range of associated topics and examines not only controversies of a religious nature but also those that have little to do with religion, allowing readers to weigh the information, come to their own conclusions, and even begin their own debates.
Reviews / Votes
This book is very well written and difficult to put down. It really excels for its comprehensive coverage of the subject. * American Reference Books Annual *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 7 to 17 years
Illustrations
33 bw illus
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
886 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85109-418-9 (9781851094189)
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E-Book
11/2004
ABC-CLIO Ltd
€90.99
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Person
Brian Regal teaches American history and history of science at TCI College of Technology in New York, NY.