Physical Anthropology

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 507 pages
• Published by: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
• Edition: 9th Edition July 21, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0073205753
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0073205755
• Book Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 2.4 pounds

Product Description
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.

About The Author
Philip Stein has taught anthropology at Los Angeles Pierce College since 1964. He did double-duty as an instructor of Anthropology at California State University, Northridge from 1966-1975. Professor Stein has received many teaching awards and wrote the chapter on teaching physical anthropology for a book published by the American Anthropological Association.

Bruce Rowe has taught anthropology at Los Angeles Pierce College since 1969. Professor Rowe has also received numerous awards for teaching. He teaches sociology and linguistics as well as physical and cultural anthropology.