Biological Anthropology and Prehistory

Biological Anthropology and Prehistory:  Exploring Our Human Ancestry

Second Edition

Patricia Rice (West Virginia University)

Norah Moloney (Instituteof Archaeology)

Written specifically for courses that cover biological anthropology and archaeology, this beautifully illustrated text offers a balanced and up-to-date introduction to our human past. 

Highlights of the New Edition:

• Devoting equal time to biological anthropology and prehistory, this text exposes students to the many sides of major controversial issues and involves students in the scientific thought process. 
• Amidst discussions of bones and artifacts, the text maintains a focus on people, demonstrating to students how biological anthropology and archaeology are relevant to their lives today.  
• Featuring the latest research from original sources, this new text is far and away the most up-to-date text available.  
• The superior art program features hundreds of photographs and figures, and the multimedia presentation options include documentary film clips and lecture launcher videos.

What the reviewers are saying

I consider Rice and Moloney to be an excellent basic handbook for undergraduate anthropology students focusing on either biological/physical anthropology and/or archaeology I know of no other text that contains this basic canon of knowledge within the covers of one book.

 Teryl E. Schessler, California State University- Fullerton

The general approach is highly descriptive and even-handed with respect to controversial issues.  As such it is easily readable, would be comfortable to teach, and is well- illustrated.

Joan Brenner Coltrain, University of Utah

Every chapter in this book is extremely well done and it is very much up to date.

Joanna Casey, University of South Carolina

A solid introduction to human biological and cultural evolution.

James A. Delle, Kutztown University

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