The Cambridge Dictionary of Human Biology and Evolution

Reference work of 13,000 descriptions of terms covering all aspects of human biology and evolution.

Larry L. Mai (Author), Marcus Young Owl (Author), M. Patricia Kersting (Author)

9780521664868, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 23 June 2005

668 pages, 7 b/w illus. 5 tables
24.8 x 17.9 x 4 cm, 1.34 kg

'The Cambridge Dictionary of Human Biology and Evolution is an excellent research and study tool both for professionals of different disciplines such as anatomy, primatology, human biology, physical anthropology, physiology, auxology, genetics, palentology and zoology for students. … an existing space in the field of reference-books. … the publication of a special reference work to human biology and evolution was a long time overdue. For primatologists, physical anthropologists and other scientists of the human sciences the book will become certain a 'must-have' volume.' HOMO - Journal of Comparative Human Biology

The Dictionary of Human Biology and Evolution (DHBE) is an invaluable research and study tool for both professionals and students covering a broad range of subjects within human biology, physical anthropology, anatomy, auxology, primatology, physiology, genetics, paleontology and zoology. Packed with 13000 descriptions of terms, specimens, sites and names, DHBE also includes information on over 1000 word roots, taxonomies and reference tables for extinct, recent and extant primates, geological and oxygen isotope chronologies, illustrations of landmarks, bones and muscles and an illustration of current hominid phylogeny, making this a must-have volume for anyone with an interest in human biology or evolution. DHBE is especially complete in its inventory of archaeological sites and the best-known hominid specimens excavated from them, but also includes up-to-date information on terms such as in silico, and those relating to the rapidly developing fields of human genomics.

Preface and acknowledgements
Word roots
A-Z listing of terms
Appendix I. Taxonomy of extinct primates
Appendix II. Taxonomy of recent and extant primates
Appendix III. Reference table of extant primate species
Appendix IV. Geological time scale
Appendix V. Terrestrial chronology of the Pleistocene 'Ice Age' in the northern hemisphere
Appendix VI. Marine oxygen isotope chronology
Appendix VII. Illustrations of anatomical landmarks, postcranial bones and muscle groups, cranial bones and muscle groups
Appendix VIII. Event timeline of human biology and evolution
Appendix IX. Tentative human phylogeny.

Subject Areas: Human biology [PSX], Evolution [PSAJ], Physical anthropology [JHMP]