Primate Adaptation and Evolution

by John G. Fleagle

John Fleagle has improved on his 1988 text by reconceptualizing chapters and by bringing new findings in functional and evolutionary approaches to bear on his synthesis of comparative primate data. The Second Edition provides a foundation upon which students can develop an understanding of our primate heritage. It features up-to-date information gained through academic training, laboratory experience and field research. This beautifully illustrated volume provides a comprehensive introductory text explaining the many aspects of primate biology and human evolution.

Key Features
* Provides up-to-date information about many aspects of primate biology and evolution
* Contains a completely new chapter on primate communities
* Presents totally revised chapters on primate origins, early anthropoids, and fossil platyrrhines
* Includes an updated glossary, new illustrations, and a revised Classification of Order Primates
* Succeeds as the best introductory text on primate evolution because it synthesizes and allows access to primary literature

Genres: Anthropology, Science, Nonfiction, Read For School, Textbooks, Evolution, Biology

616 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1988

Reviews

[Alison · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this easier to read than the other text book for Uni by Ayela, even the language was 'friendlier' and more down to earth. Although certainly more about ape history and evolution than just us 'human', which there are chapters on, this book looks more at our ancestors that it does us, and makes for a good comparison to whom we are, the tall 'chimp'. Good for anyone wanting to know about ape evolution and history.

[Riversue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great detail in the adaptive physiology of extant primates and how these adaptations evolved.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well-constructed overview of primate adaptive radiation and physical characteristics that will become a cherished reference.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is great unless you have to memorize stuff.