Lab Manual and Workbook for Physical Anthropology
By Diane L. France
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Diane France's LAB MANUAL AND WORKBOOK FOR PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY, 8th Edition, balances the study of genetics, human osteology, human growth and development, primate morphology and behavior, anthropometry, pathology and anomalies, human variation and forensic anthropology. In addition to providing hands-on lab assignments that help students apply physical anthropology perspectives and techniques to real situations, the Lab Manual provides a wealth of solid information and photographs that support the identification and observation of problems that help make the concepts of physical anthropology easier to understand. Dr. France brings full-color visuals, marginal definitions of terms and concepts used in the text, sample problems, and an online Instructor's Manual that includes answers to the exercises contained in the Lab Manual, to make this manual even easier to integrate into your course.
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Diane France's LAB MANUAL AND WORKBOOK FOR PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY, 8th Edition, balances the study of genetics, human osteology, human growth and development, primate morphology and behavior, anthropometry, pathology and anomalies, human variation and forensic anthropology. In addition to providing hands-on lab assignments that help students apply physical anthropology perspectives and techniques to real situations, the Lab Manual provides a wealth of solid information and photographs that support the identification and observation of problems that help make the concepts of physical anthropology easier to understand. Dr. France brings full-color visuals, marginal definitions of terms and concepts used in the text, sample problems, and an online Instructor's Manual that includes answers to the exercises contained in the Lab Manual, to make this manual even easier to integrate into your course.
The many photographs and illustrations make using this book easier than other books that have few illustrations and wordy descriptions. This book provides up-to-date laboratory materials and exercises in a clear and accessible format.
When discussing important scientific concepts, it is vital to unfold the elements of those concepts in a clear and stepwise fashion. This book does that.
Marginal definitions and a thorough glossary provide students with key terms for understanding concepts and an overall review of the material in the chapters. Helpful hints about complex material are also provided in the margins.
Exercises and discussion points at the end of each chapter allow instructors to assess student comprehension and allow students to provide input about interesting and controversial topics. They challenge the student to use logic and science. This also all
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