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1	Essentials of Physical Anthropology more books like this by Robert Jurmain Concise, well-balanced, and comprehensive, ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY, Seventh Edition introduces you to physical anthropology with the goal of helping you understand the big picture of human evolution. Supported by vibrant visuals that include abundant illustrations, photographs, and photo-enhanced maps, the text focuses on human ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $34.99! \| SVS
2	Introduction to Physical Anthropology more books like this by Robert Jurmain Jurmain's best-selling text provides you with the course content you need to help you pass your biological/physical anthropology course. Through clear discussions that move from 'description' to interpretation, compelling visual content, cutting-edge research, and interactive multimedia, you'll discover life's history and the place of human beings ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Human Species: An Introduction to Biological Anthropology more books like this by John H Relethford A new introductory text that covers all the major topics of contemporary biological anthropology this emphasizes the relationship between biology and culture. The chapter covering genetic drift and gene flow uniquely focuses on human populations. Case studies of the Dunkers, rain forest Amerindians, and other groups make these abstract concepts ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.98! \| first editions
4	Biological Anthropology more books like this by Michael Alan Park This concise introduction to biological anthropology discusses the core areas of the discipline within a unique framework modeled on the scientific method. The text emphasizes themes and theories: facts are presented as supportive evidence rather than dissociated pieces of information. Each chapter poses questions that get at the heart of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Biological Anthropology: The Natural History of Humankind more books like this by Craig Stanford, John S Allen, Susan C Anton For undergraduate introductory physical anthropology, biological anthropology or human origins courses. The only book that integrates the foundations and the most current innovations in the field from the ground up. Over the past twenty years, this field has rapidly evolved from the study of physical anthropology into biological anthropology, ... see all copies from $3.68! new only from $38.98! \| SVS
6	Human Variation: Races, Types, and Ethnic Groups more books like this by Stephen Molnar For sophomore/junior-level courses in Human Evolution, Human Diversity, and Evolution, in departments of anthropology or biology. Discarding the concept of race as misleading, this text examines the biological basis for human variation and biological diversity at the population level--appropriate because of the many ways in which humans can adapt ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $26.00! \| first editions
7	Physical Anthropology more books like this by Philip L Stein Since the first edition of "Physical Anthropology, over a quarter century ago, Stein and Rowe have been helping to teach physical anthropology to tens of thousands of students. In this new edition, these award winning teachers and authors continue to share their love of discovery with students in this balanced, objective introduction to physical ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.49! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Humankind emerging more books like this by Bernard Grant Campbell (Editor) 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, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Mapping Human History: Genes, Race, and Our Common Origins more books like this by Steve Olson A finalist for the National Book Award, this work follows 150,000 years of human history, tracing the origins of modern humans and the migration of our ancestors throughout the world. Maps throughout. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.25! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Human Antiquity: An Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archaeology more books like this by Kenneth L Feder, Michael Alan Park Where did we come from? To answer this question, anthropologists reconstruct the human past and study the human present from both biological and cultural perspectives. "Human Antiquity" offers an absorbing, straightforward explanation of human origins and evolution by thoroughly integrating physical anthropology and archaeology. Co-authors Kenneth ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $87.50! \| first editions
11 view cover	Physical Anthropology more books like this by Angeloni This fifteenth edition of "Annual Editions: Physical Anthropology" provides convenient, inexpensive access to current articles selected from the best of the public press. The organizational features include: an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites; an annotated table of contents; a topic guide; a general introduction; brief overviews ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
12 view cover	Biological Anthropology: An Introductory Reader more books like this by Michael Alan Park This supplementary reader is composed of both historical and contemporary articles that demonstrate the significant contributions made by biological anthropology. With nearly a third of the selections focusing on living populations, the 42 articles cover the entire range of bioanthropological studies: evolution, nonhuman primates, human ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.25! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The Symbolic Species: The Co-Evolution of Language and the Brain more books like this by Terrence W Deacon Drawing on the author's own breakthroughs in human and comparative neuroscience and evolutionary anthropology, and on the latest findings of research on artificial life and artificial intelligence, this book what it means to be human. This theory of the origin of language traces language development back to the primary needs of human family life. see all copies from $3.99! new only from $10.75! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Exploring Biological Anthropology: The Essentials more books like this by Craig Stanford, John S Allen, Susan C Anton For one semester/quarter courses in introductory biological anthropology or physical anthropology, courses. Over the past twenty years, this field has rapidly evolved from the study of physical anthropology into biological anthropology, incorporating the evolutionary biology of humankind based on information from the fossil record and the human ... see all copies from $63.06! new only from $65.75! \| SVS
15 view cover	Two Eyes, a Nose and a Mouth more books like this by Roberta Grobel Intrater More than 100 vibrant, full-color photographs eloquently illustrate a wide variety of eyes, noses, and mouths on multigenerational, multicultural faces. A simple, rhyming text explores and celebrates our similarities and differences. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.20!
16 view cover	Our Origins: Discovering Physical Anthropology more books like this by Clark Spencer Larsen With an unparalleled art programme, "Our Origins" is an accessible, up-to-date text that focuses on anthropology's big questions and the scientific process. A leader in the field and an experienced teacher, Clark Larsen focuses not on encyclopedic details but on the "big picture", getting students to see and think like anthropologists. Larsen ... see all copies from $61.97! new only from $67.62! \| SVS
17 view cover	Human Osteology more books like this by Tim White, Peter A. Folkens (Photographer) "Human Osteology, Second Edition" is designed for students and professionals who wish to advance their osteological skills in terms of accurately identifying human skeletal remains, however isolated and fragmentary. These remains can then be used to deduce information about the original lives of the deceased individuals. This book will continue to ... see all copies from $37.93! new only from $72.00! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Lab Manual and Workbook for Physical Anthropology more books like this by Diane L France Now in full color, Diane France's lab manual balances the study of human osteology, forensic anthropology, anthropometry, primates, human evolution, and genetics with a new chapter on growth & development, more material on disease and more on the anomalies of the human skeleton caused by disease and mechanical stress. Redundant and complex ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $23.77! \| SVS
19 view cover	Human Universals more books like this by Donald E. Brown This book explores physical and behavioral characteristics that can be considered universal among all cultures, all people. It presents cases demonstrating universals, looks at the history of the study of universals, and presents an interesting study of a hypothetical tribe, The Universal People. see all copies from $26.99! new only from $45.00!
20	Very Special People more books like this by Frederick Drimmer see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
21 view cover	Human more books like this by Dr. Robert Winston (Editor), Dr. Don E Wilson (Editor) This definitive visual guide takes a unique look at what it means to be a human being. From evolution and biology to society, culture, and the future aspects of human life, this book examines the qualities that all humans share and profiles more than 250 peoples who inhabit the world. see all copies from $3.70! new only from $6.95! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Creation of the Sacred: Tracks of Biology in Early Religions more books like this by Walter Burkert Sacrifice - ranging from the sacrifice of virgins to circumcision to giving up what is most valued - is essential to all religions. Could there be a natural, even biological, reason for these practices? Something that might explain why religions of so many different cultures share so many rituals and concepts? This book explores the possibility of ... see all copies from $11.94! new only from $23.50! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Evolution and Prehistory: The Human Challenge more books like this by William A Haviland, Harald E L Prins, Dana Walrath Explore evolution and prehistory through photos, examples, and anthropologists' studies with Haviland et al's "Evolution and Prehistory". The authors' goal in writing this book is to provide you with a vivid, accessible text that shows how the field is relevant to understanding the complex world around you. With Haviland et al, you will have the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $51.59! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Humankind Emerging, the Concise Edition more books like this by Bernard Grant Campbell, James D Loy see all copies from $1.99! new only from $59.45!
25 view cover	Anthropology more books like this by Barbara D Miller, Bernard Wood The first introductory anthropology text to present and integrate a four-field perspective, while simultaneously integrating important topics such as ethics, methods, gender, and race in all chapters. Due to an overwhelmingly positive response to this upcoming text, we are making Anthropology available for use in summer and fall 2005 classes ... see all copies from $10.58! new only from $64.93! \| SVS

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