The first humans origin and early evolution of the genus homo

This volume addresses the origin of the human genus Homo, a major transition in human evolution and associated with major changes in brain size, locomotion, and culture, but one with many unanswered questions. How many different species of Homo were there, and how were they interrelated? Are stone t...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: Stony Brook Human Evolution Symposium and Workshop (-)
Otros Autores: Fleagle, John G. (-), Grine, Frederick E., 1952-, Leakey, Richard E.
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Springer c2009.
Colección:Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology,
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Sumario:This volume addresses the origin of the human genus Homo, a major transition in human evolution and associated with major changes in brain size, locomotion, and culture, but one with many unanswered questions. How many different species of Homo were there, and how were they interrelated? Are stone tools a characteristic of early Homo? What was their function? How does the use of stone tools relate to changes in the dentition and brain size? Did adaptations for long distance running first appear with the origin of this genus? How does this relate to its diet and cultural abilities.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (226 pages)
Público:Recomendada
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781282364387
9786612364389
9781402099809