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Written specifically for courses that cover biological anthropology
and archaeology, this superbly illustrated new text offers the most
balanced and up-to-date introduction to our human past. Devoting
equal time to biological anthropology and prehistory, this text
exposes students to the many sides of major controversial issues,
involving students in the scientific thought process by allowing
them to draw their own conclusions. Amidst discussions of bones and
artifacts, the text maintains a focus on people, demonstrating to
students how biological anthropology and archaeology apply to their
lives today. Featuring the latest research and findings pulled from
the original sources, this new text is far and away the most
up-to-date text available. In addition, the superior art program
features hundreds of photographs and figures, and the multimedia
presentation options include documentary film clips and lecture
launcher videos. Pat Rice, a recipient of AAA's Outstanding Teacher
Award and past-president of the General Anthropology Division of
AAA, and Norah Moloney, an experienced professor and active
archaeologist, present the material in a clear, refreshing, and
straightforward writing style.
The original research papers in the volume provide a broad review
of current approaches to the study of lithic technology from the
Palaeolithic to the present. The contributions address both with
analytical techniques and interpretive issues. Collectively, they
increase our understanding of issues such as tool function, means
of production, raw material sourcing and exchange systems, and the
evolution of human cognition, social organization and symbolic
behavior.
Biological Anthropology and Prehistory: Exploring Our Human
Ancestry Second Edition Patricia Rice "(West Virginia University)"
Norah Moloney ("Institute"" of Archaeology"")" Written specifically
for courses that cover biological anthropology and archaeology,
this beautifully illustrated text offers a balanced and up-to-date
introduction to our human past. Highlights of the New Edition:
- Devoting equal time to biological anthropology and prehistory,
this text exposes students to the many sides of major controversial
issues and involves students in the scientific thought
process.
- Amidst discussions of bones and artifacts, the text maintains a
focus on people, demonstrating to students how biological
anthropology and archaeology are relevant to their lives
today.
- Featuring the latest research from original sources, this new
text is far and away the most up-to-date text available.
- The superior art program features hundreds of photographs and
figures, and the multimedia presentation options include
documentary film clips and lecture launcher videos.
What the reviewers are saying... "I consider Rice and Moloney to be
an excellent basic handbook for undergraduate anthropology students
focusing on either biological/physical anthropology and/or
archaeology ... I know of no other text that contains this basic
'canon' of knowledge within the covers of one book." "Teryl E.
Schessler, California State University- Fullerton" "The general
approach is highly descriptive and even-handed with respect to
controversial issues. As such it is easily readable, would be
comfortable to teach, and is well- illustrated." "Joan Brenner
Coltrain, University of Utah""""Every chapter in this book is
extremely well done and it is very much up to date." "Joanna Casey,
University of South Carolina"" " "A solid introduction to human
biological and cultural evolution." "James A. Delle, Kutztown
University"" "
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The original research papers in the volume provide a broad review
of current approaches to the study of lithic technology from the
Palaeolithic to the present. The contributions address both with
analytical techniques and interpretive issues. Collectively, they
increase our understanding of issues such as tool function, means
of production, raw material sourcing and exchange systems, and the
evolution of human cognition, social organization and symbolic
behavior.
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