This book examines the concept of adaptation in four major fields in the human sciences. Genetic aspects are first considered through an examination of the human genes which have so far been identified as conferring survival value in particular environmental circumstances. The drift versus selection argument is also fully reviewed. The second contribution concerns the physiological changes which occur when individuals move from one environment to another. In the past, most attention has been given to the mechanisms of these changes, but here the focus is on the effects. The third...
This book examines the concept of adaptation in four major fields in the human sciences. Genetic aspects are first considered through an examinatio...
This volume is a collection of eleven studies conducted during the International Biological Programme on the biological structure of human populations.
This volume is a collection of eleven studies conducted during the International Biological Programme on the biological structure of human populations...
This unique textbook deals with the nature, origins, development and causes of human variety. Intended especially for use in physical anthropology courses, it concentrates on the biological dynamics of past and present human populations. For the new edition, the text has been rewritten completely, there are two American co-authors, and the scope as a whole is broader. The book will continue to serve as an outstanding reference for anyone interested in human biology.
This unique textbook deals with the nature, origins, development and causes of human variety. Intended especially for use in physical anthropology cou...
