| Description |
1 online resource (xxiii, 192 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Series |
Science 101, 1931-3950 |
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Science 101. 1931-3950
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| Contents |
A brief overview of the search for human origins -- From fish to fishermen -- Prehistoric evidence -- Modern evidence -- Interpreting the evidence -- Beyond human origins -- Appendix A: Human and chimpanzee skeletal anatomy -- Appendix B: Geologic time scale -- Appendix C: Recommended resources -- Glossary |
| Summary |
What should the average person know about science? Because science is so central to life in the 21st century, science educators and other leaders of the scientific community believe that it is essential that everyone understand the basic concepts of the most vital and far-reaching disciplines. Human Origins 101 does exactly that. This accessible volume provides readers - whether students new to the field or just interested members of the lay public - with the essential ideas of the origins of humans using a minimum of jargon and mathematics. Concepts are introduced in a progressive order so th |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Human beings -- Origin.
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Human evolution.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Anthropology -- Physical.
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Human beings -- Origin
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Human evolution
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780313059872 |
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031305987X |
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1281111341 |
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9781281111340 |
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