People of the Great Ocean - Aspects of Human Biology of the Early Pacific

Klappentext A unique account of the biological evolution of the first settlers of the Pacific islands. Zusammenfassung This 1996 work documents the biology of the first human settlers of the Pacific islands. The book discusses the distinctive Pacific environment and how its inhabitants evolved in response to the particular demands of the region. Houghton presents extensive research! while offering an absorbing text. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. The Pacific world; 2. Physique; 3. People and environment; 4. Skeletal morphology; 5. Models and methodology; 6. Health; 7. Legacy; Index.

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• Authors: Philip Houghton, Philip (University of Otago Houghton, Houghton Philip
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.09.2009
• EAN: 9780521119306
• ISBN: 978-0-521-11930-6
• No. of pages: 304
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Evolution, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution, Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Physical, Australasian & Pacific history, Human biology, Oceania, Oceania / Pacific Islands