| Human Biology and History Contributor(s): Smith, Malcolm (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415288614 ISBN-13: 9780415288613 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $218.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2002 Annotation: This multi-disciplinary volume weaves together the fields of biology, archaeology, anthropology, and history to produce an in-depth analysis of the biological history of past human populations. With contributions from a panel of experts, the book fully explores research methods, theoretical approaches, and the outcomes of research. Chapters include discussions on adaptation and the English demographic regime, warfare and population structure, and a human ecological approach to the interface of history and biology. A unique interlacing of human biology and history, this book presents a fresh perspective to the subject for students and professionals across all levels and disciplines. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Mammals - Science | Life Sciences - Biology - Science | Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology |
| Dewey: 599.9 |
| LCCN: 2002020491 |
| Series: Society for the Study of Human Biology Symposium Series |
| Physical Information: 0.64" H x 6.98" W x 8.86" (1.05 lbs) 236 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The biology of people in the past is a rapidly expanding field of historical study. Our capacity to understand the biology of historical populations is experiencing remarkable developments on both theoretical and analytical fronts. Human Biology and History weaves together the fields of biology, archaeology, and anthropology in an exchange of methods and theoretical perspectives that exemplify the interaction between human biology and history. The book presents methods developed for the analysis of biological material that can be applied to historical specimens to reveal the lifestyles and environments of individuals who lived thousands of years ago. Historical data sources are used to reveal the biology and population structure of past civilizations, while biological methods are used to interpret historical patterns and processes. This multi-disciplinary volume presents a unique interlacing of human biology and history to illustrate how individuals and societies have evolved over time. It is an insightful reference for human biologists, historians, and students interested in the intriguing connections that can be made when scientific techniques are applied within a historical context. |