Biological Anthropology: An Evolutionary Perspective

Biological Anthropology: An Evolutionary Perspective

Biological Anthropology: An Evolutionary Perspective

Biological anthropology is far more than studying old bones. The history of humanity and its future as provided by Professor Barbara J. King considers evolution as a vital, active force. Join this noted scholar, teacher, and researcher as she explores more than a century of scientific scholarship to examine human history from this evolutionary perspective.

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