Neandertal Skeletal Anatomy: Form, Function and Paleobiology - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 110717046X ISBN 13 : 9781107170469

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2026

Synopsis

The Neandertals (Homo neanderthalensis) are an extinct human species closely related to modern humans. They have the most extensive and well-documented fossil record of any fossil human group, allowing for a detailed understanding of their skeletal anatomy. This book offers a comprehensive synthesis of current knowledge on Neandertals, presenting an in-depth exploration of their paleobiology through both qualitative and quantitative analyses. Contributions from leading experts provide detailed examinations of specific anatomical regions, ensuring authoritative and meticulously researched content. Each chapter integrates cutting-edge findings, drawing from extensive research and publication histories. This volume serves as an essential resource for advanced students, scholars, and professionals in anthropology, paleontology, and related fields. Whether as a comprehensive reference or a teaching tool, it is indispensable for those interested in the intricate study of Neandertal anatomy, evolution, and their place in human history.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Libby W. Cowgill is an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Missouri, specializing in Neandertal and early modern human growth, functional morphology, and human adaptation to climate. She has received several prestigious grants and was awarded the Provost's Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award (2016) and the William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence (2020) from the University of Missouri, Columbia. Cowgill's expertise has also been showcased in the media, with appearances on BBC/PBS's Neanderthals: Meet Your Ancestors and Netflix's Babies.

Scott D. Maddux is an associate professor of anatomy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. His research centers on the distinctive craniofacial morphologies of Neandertals and modern humans, with a particular focus on evolutionary changes in upper respiratory tract anatomy. Supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, the Leakey Foundation, and the Wenner-Gren Foundation, his work has been published in prominent journals such as the Journal of Human Evolution, the American Journal of Biological Anthropology, and the Anatomical Record.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 110717046X
• ISBN 13: 9781107170469
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 394
• Éditeur: Cowgill Libby W., Maddux Scott D.
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