Debating Humankind's Place in Nature, 1860-2000: The Nature of Paleoanthropology

by Richard G. Delisle

This text, the only one of its kind on the market, surveys the development of the field of human evolution from its inception through today. It provides students with a broad contrast enabling them to fully understand the value and role of current paleoanthropological research. For junior/senior courses in Human Evolution and Paleoanthropology in Anthropology departments.

Genres: Anthropology

Paperback

First published February 1, 2006

Reviews

[Matthew Barnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

The research behind Man’s Place in Nature by Charles Delisle is clearly thorough and deeply impressive. This book isn’t tailored for readers entirely new to the subject—it assumes some familiarity—but it serves as an excellent conduit for understanding the essence of paleoanthropology. Beyond that, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the minds and reasoning of the scientists we’ve come to admire and respect in the field. It stands out as a fantastic reference work for anyone needing a reliable resource on the topic. I highly recommend it.