ABSTRACT

This text is intended for the sophomore level course in human variation/human biology taught in anthropology departments. It may also serve as a supplementary text in introductory physical anthropology courses.
In addition to covering the standard topics for the course, it features contemporary topics in human biology such as the Human Genome Project, genetic engineering, the effects of stress, obesity and pollution.

chapter 1|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|19 pages

Concepts of Evolution

chapter 3|22 pages

Genetics and Microevolution

chapter 5|23 pages

Macroevolution and Taxonomy

chapter 9|20 pages

Life Span: Growth and Development

chapter 10|20 pages

Life Span: Aging and Senescence

chapter 11|25 pages

Human Adaptability to Physical Stressors

chapter 12|25 pages

Human Adaptability to Biological Stressors

chapter 13|23 pages

Human Biology in the Modern World