Human Biology/Biological Anthropology

An extensive overview of the rapidly growing field of biological anthropology.

The discovery of the first species of African hominin, Australopithecus africanus, from Taung, South Africa in 1924, launched the study of fossil man in Africa.

This book presents fundamental and essential principles of forensic biology.

Understanding Human Diversity looks at scientific realities and pseudoscientific myths about the patterns of diversity in our species, challenging common misconceptions about genetics, race, and evolution and their role in shaping human life today.

An introductory biological anthropology textbook that is readable, engaging, and accessible to all students.

Alan G. Morris critically examines the history of evolutionary anthropology in South Africa.