The Evolution of Homo Erectus: Comparative Anatomical Studies of an Extinct Human Species - Couverture rigide

Rightmire, G. Philip

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0521308801 ISBN 13 : 9780521308809

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1990

Synopsis

This book examines the fossils of Homo erectus and suggests how Homo sapiens may have arisen.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The first discoveries of Homo erectus were made in Java late in the 19th century. Since then many fossils have come to light in Africa as well as Asia. Homo erectus seems to have evolved in Africa before spreading to other regions of the Old World. This occurred over a long period of time, during which the populations changed relatively little. Only towards the close of the middle Pleistocene are there signs of change in evolutionary tempo leading to the appearance of more advanced humans. This book provides a wealth of information about individual crania, jaws and postcranial remains and will serve as an important guide to the anatomy of Homo erectus. It also documents the history of this extinct human species and suggests a route whereby Homo erectus may have given rise to people more like Homo sapiens.

Revue de presse

' ... an impressive and important book.' Science

' ... a book that every professional in the field and every aspiring postgraduate student will want to have in their libraries.' The Times Higher Education Supplement

' ... calm, assured and competent.' Nature

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 1990
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0521308801
• ISBN 13: 9780521308809
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 272
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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