Man's Natural History
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good — pages intact, binding secure.
A landmark work in physical anthropology and human biology, Man's Natural History presents a comprehensive scientific account of Homo sapiens as a species within the natural world. Written by J. S. Weiner, Professor of Environmental Physiology at the University of London, the book examines human evolution, anatomy, and adaptation through the lens of modern biological science. Weiner chronicles the physiological and ecological factors that have shaped human development, arguing that mankind must be understood within the same natural frameworks applied to all living organisms. Authoritative and methodical in tone, the work instructs readers on the biological underpinnings of human diversity, detailing how environment and heredity interact to produce the varied physical characteristics observed across populations. A foundational text for students and enthusiasts of natural history, anthropology, and human biology alike.
Author: J. S. Weiner
Format: Hardback
Published: 1971, Weidenfeld and Nicolson
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good — pages intact, binding secure.
A landmark work in physical anthropology and human biology, Man's Natural History presents a comprehensive scientific account of Homo sapiens as a species within the natural world. Written by J. S. Weiner, Professor of Environmental Physiology at the University of London, the book examines human evolution, anatomy, and adaptation through the lens of modern biological science. Weiner chronicles the physiological and ecological factors that have shaped human development, arguing that mankind must be understood within the same natural frameworks applied to all living organisms. Authoritative and methodical in tone, the work instructs readers on the biological underpinnings of human diversity, detailing how environment and heredity interact to produce the varied physical characteristics observed across populations. A foundational text for students and enthusiasts of natural history, anthropology, and human biology alike.