Human Birth: An Evolutionary Perspective
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Wenda R. Trevathan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Aldine de Gruyter., New York, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This academic work presents a comprehensive analysis of human parturition from an evolutionary standpoint. It chronicles the biological and cultural factors that have shaped the birthing process throughout human evolution, illustrating how our species' unique bipedalism and large brains created specific challenges and adaptations. The text offers an insightful and scholarly examination, arguing for a deeper understanding of birth as a complex interplay of evolutionary pressures and societal practices. It provides a foundational resource for students and researchers in anthropology, biology, and obstetrics, illuminating the profound history embedded within one of life's most fundamental events.
Author: Wenda R. Trevathan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Aldine de Gruyter., New York, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This academic work presents a comprehensive analysis of human parturition from an evolutionary standpoint. It chronicles the biological and cultural factors that have shaped the birthing process throughout human evolution, illustrating how our species' unique bipedalism and large brains created specific challenges and adaptations. The text offers an insightful and scholarly examination, arguing for a deeper understanding of birth as a complex interplay of evolutionary pressures and societal practices. It provides a foundational resource for students and researchers in anthropology, biology, and obstetrics, illuminating the profound history embedded within one of life's most fundamental events.