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

Rightmire, G. Philip

 
9780521449984: The Evolution of Homo Erectus: Comparative Anatomical Studies of an Extinct Human Species
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ISBN 10 : 0521449987 ISBN 13 : 9780521449984
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

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.

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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

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521449987
ISBN 13 
9780521449984
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
276
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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