Stanford C., Allen J.S., Antón S.C. Biological Anthropology: The Natural History of Humankind

4th Edition. — Pearson Education, Inc, 2017. — 641 p. — ISBN: 0134005694For courses in Biological Anthropology
Present a rich overview of biological anthropology, from early foundations to recent innovations
Biological Anthropology: The Natural History of Humankind combines comprehensive coverage of the foundations of the field with modern innovations and discoveries, helping students understand, and get excited about, the discipline. Because the authors conduct research in three of the main areas of biological anthropology–the human fossil record (Susan Antón), primate behavior and ecology (Craig Stanford), and human biology and the brain (John Allen)–they offer a specialist approach that engages students and gives them everything they need to master the subject. The Fourth Edition continues to present traditional physical anthropology within a modern Darwinian framework, and includes coverage of contemporary discoveries to highlight the ever-increasing body of knowledge in biological anthropology.Introduction: What Is Biological Anthropology?
Mechanisms of Evolution
Origins of Evolutionary Thought
Genetics: Cells and Molecules
Genetics: From Genotype to Phenotype
The Forces of Evolution and the Formation of Species
Human Variation: Evolution, Adaptation, and Adaptability
Primates
The Primates
Primate Behavior
Paleontology and Primate Evolution
Fossils in Geological Context
Origin of Primates
The Human Fossil Record
Early Hominins
Origin and Evolution of the Genus Homo
Archaic Homo sapiens and Neandertals
The Emergence and Dispersal of Homo sapiens
New Frontiers in Biological Anthropology
Evolution of the Brain and Language
Biomedical Anthropology
The Evolution of Human Behavior
Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology