Human Biological Diversity

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Av Daniel E. Brown, USA) Brown, Daniel E. (University of Hawaii at Hilo

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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.

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Utgivningsdatum2017-07-03
Mått203 x 254 x 24 mm
Vikt453 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor360
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781138403802

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