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Principles of Space Anthropology - Establishing a Science of Human Space Settlement (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Cameron M. Smith Principles of Space Anthropology - Establishing a Science of Human Space Settlement (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Cameron M. Smith
R4,544 Discovery Miles 45 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book shows how anthropology can provide an innovative perspective on the human movement into space. It examines adaptation to space on timescales of generations, rather than merely months or years, and uses evolutionary adaptation as a guiding theme. Employing the lessons of evolutionary adaptation, Principles of Extraterrestrial Anthropology recommends evolutionarily-sound strategies of space settlement, covering genetics at the organismal and population levels. The author organizes the concept of cultural adaptation to environments beyond Earth according to observed patterns in human adaptation on Earth. He uses original artwork and tables to help convey complex information in a form accessible to undergraduate and graduate students. Though primarily written to engage students interested in space settlement and exploration, who will eventually build a full anthropology of space settlement, Principles of Extraterrestrial Anthropology is engaging to anthropologists across sub-disciplines, as well as scholars interested in the human dimensions of space exploration and settlement. Just as the term exobiology was invented only a few decades ago to shape the field of space life studies, exoanthropology is outlined to assist in the perpetuation of Earth life through human space settlement.

Emigrating Beyond Earth - Human Adaptation and Space Colonization (Paperback, 2012): Cameron M. Smith, Evan T Davies Emigrating Beyond Earth - Human Adaptation and Space Colonization (Paperback, 2012)
Cameron M. Smith, Evan T Davies
R1,175 R938 Discovery Miles 9 380 Save R237 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Emigrating Beyond Earth puts space colonization into the context of human evolution. Rather than focusing on the technologies and strategies needed to colonize space, the authors examine the human and societal reasons for space colonization. They make space colonization seems like a natural step by demonstrating that if will continue the human species' 4 million-year-old legacy of adaptation to difficult new environments. The authors present many examples from the history of human expansion into new environments, including two amazing tales of human colonization - the prehistoric settlement of the upper Arctic around 5,000 years ago and the colonization of the Pacific islands around 3,000 years ago - which show that space exploration is no more about rockets and robots that Arctic exploration was about boating!

Anthropology For Dummies (Paperback): Cameron M. Smith, Evan T Davies Anthropology For Dummies (Paperback)
Cameron M. Smith, Evan T Davies
R120 R104 Discovery Miles 1 040 Save R16 (13%) Out of stock

Covers the latest competing theories in the field

Get a handle on the fundamentals of biological and cultural anthropology

When did the first civilizations arise? How many human languages exist? The answers are found in anthropology - and this friendly guide explains its concepts in clear detail. You'll see how anthropology developed as a science, what it tells us about our ancestors, and how it can help with some of the hot-button issues our world is facing today.

Discover: How anthropologists learn about the pastHumanity's earliest activities, from migration to civilizationWhy our language differs from other animal communicationHow to find a career in anthropology

An Atlas of Human Prehistory (Hardcover): Cameron M. Smith An Atlas of Human Prehistory (Hardcover)
Cameron M. Smith
R4,699 Discovery Miles 46 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
An Atlas of Human Prehistory (Paperback): Cameron M. Smith An Atlas of Human Prehistory (Paperback)
Cameron M. Smith
R3,261 Discovery Miles 32 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Many undergraduates struggle to fully understand the size of the earth and the diverse environments to which human beings have successfully adapted. An Atlas of Human Prehistory gives students an appreciation for the sheer size of the earth and the diverse geographies through which humanity and our ancestors have migrated and settled over millions of years. The book's unique formatting allows students to read a stand-alone topical essay on the left-hand page, which refers to the accompanying detailed maps and diagrams on the right-hand page. The maps and diagrams provide additional details and enable students to "see" human adaptation across time and space. This fresh, engaging approach covers hominin evolution, important fossil sites, early dispersal around the world, biocultural and subsistence adaptations, and the establishment of ancient civilizations. An outstanding blend of words and visuals, An Atlas of Human Prehistory gives readers excellent graphical representations of the chief lessons of our shared past and a greater understanding of the pace of movement across time. It is an excellent supplement for courses in archaeology, ancient history, human geography, and physical anthropology.

Top Ten Myths About Evolution (Paperback): Cameron M. Smith, Charles Sullivan Top Ten Myths About Evolution (Paperback)
Cameron M. Smith, Charles Sullivan
R449 R392 Discovery Miles 3 920 Save R57 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Though the United States is the world leader in science and technology, many of its citizens display a shocking ignorance regarding basic scientific facts. Recent surveys have revealed that only about half of Americans realise that humans have never lived side by side with dinosaurs, and about the same number reject the idea that humans developed from earlier species of animals. This lack of knowledge in the face of overwhelming scientific evidence for evolution springs from a number of negative influences in contemporary society: poor secondary education in some regions of the country, misinformation in the mass media, and deliberate obfuscation by supporters of Creationism and Intelligent Design. In this concise, accessible, myth-buster's handbook, educators Cameron M. Smith and Charles Sullivan clearly dispel the ten most common myths about evolution, which continue to mislead average Americans. Using a refreshing, jargon-free style, they set the record straight on claims that evolution is just a theory, that Darwinian explanations of life undercut morality, that Intelligent Design is a legitimate alternative to conventional science, that humans come from chimpanzees, and six other popular but erroneous notions. Smith and Sullivan's reader-friendly, solidly researched text will serve as an important tool, both for teachers and laypersons seeking accurate information about evolution.

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