Physical Anthropology

by Philip L. Stein, Bruce M. Rowe

Now in full color, this carefully streamlined ninth edition provides students with a pedagogical program designed to facilitate comprehension. Stein and Rowe, award-winning teachers and authors, continue to share their love of discovery in this balanced, objective introduction to physical anthropology that does not assume any previous knowledge of the subject. Every concept is carefully explained and illustrated, guiding students step-by-step through difficult material. As always, Physical Anthropology uses the most current data to unravel the mystery of the evolution of humankind, and to examine the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment.

Genres: Anthropology, Science, Nonfiction, History, Textbooks

544 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1974

Reviews

[Sohvi]

A bit old, I would recommend something newer to read since especially genetics have gone so much forward in such a short time. This book is also missing some more recent and important fossil findings. And some slightly out-of-date concepts that were not questioned because they were still considered relevant in 1996. Suitable for critical readers.

Otherwise okay-ish book if you need some basic knowledge about physical anthropology as a field. Quite America-centric. One hilariously patriotic info-box about inventions made in America (in relation to population IQ).

[Chris Gager]

Looking for and older intro text but I'll settle for this one. Took my first Physical Anthropolgy course at Metro State in the fall of 1971. The teacher was a middle-aged, middle European gent with a pronounced accent. I wonder how he wound up teaching in Denver? From him I learned the correct pronunciation of Cro-Magnon(Croh Mahn-YONE/OWN, i.e. french). Date read is approximate.