About this title: The most comprehensive, up-to-date, and readable introduction to the field of human evolution. The ninth edition of Humankind Emerging tells the story of how, when, and why the human lineage developed from ape-grade ancestors. In Part I, Chapters 1 and 2 present a short history of the rise of evolutionary theory and the science of genetics, followed by a description of the various mechanisms that produce evolutionary change. In Part II, Chapters 3-5put humans in their proper context among the primates, first discussing those aspects of modern primate behavior that help to interpret human ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown, Boston
Date Published: 1976
Description: Very Good. xii, 463 p. : ill. (some col. ); 26 cm. "Adapted in part from materials published by Time-Life Books in two series: The emergence of man and The Life nature library. " Includes index. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Date Published: 1976
Description: Good. -4th Printing--Light signs of use with minor underlining on text. 463 pages. -Publish Place: Boston-Size: 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Little, Brown
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780316126229ISBN:0316126225
Description: Good. 28-Z-Add Good Condition: A copy that has been read, but remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dust cover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or be an ex-library item. Some pages or dust-jacket may have tiny tears. Books rated "Good" may have some notes, underlining, or highlighting. These books also may contain the previous ... read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
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