For many years John Fleagle's text on the adaptation and evolution of
primates and early hominoid fossils was the the text of choice for
teachers and research workers alike. Now, as the only such work in
print, this new edition brings this coverage up to date with the
latest fossil finds and most current research.
The book retains its grounding in the extant primate groups as the
best way to understand the fossil trail and the evolution of these
modern forms. But this coverage is now streamlined, making reference
to the many new and excellent books on living primate ecology and
adaptation - a field that has burgeoned since the first edition of
Primate Adaptation and Evolution. By drawing out the key features of
the extant families and referring to more detailed texts, Fleagle sets
the scene and also creates space for a thorough updating of the
exciting developments in primate palaeontology - and the
reconstruction through early hominid species - of our own human
origins.
Illustrated with many of the classic pictures from earlier editions -
and whole new suite of illustrations, revised evolutionary trees and
tables - this book remains the indispensible text on this fascinating
subject.
* Long-awaited revision of the standard student text on primate
evolution
* Full coverage of newly discovered fossils and the latest taxonomy
* Over 200 new illustrations and revised evolutionary trees
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ISBN
9780123786326
Publisert
2013
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Academic Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Antall sider
464
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