9781333396848 - Principles and Methods of Physical Anthropology (Classic Reprint) de Roy, Sarat Chandra (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book lays out the foundations and essential methods of physical anthropology, inclusive of prehistoric anthropology. The author, a pioneering Indian scholar in the field, presents a comprehensive examination of the evolution of the human body from pre-existing forms. The text begins by establishing the place of man within the animal kingdom before proceeding to study man's gradual development into distinct racial units exhibiting unique physical and mental types in different geographical areas. Also discussed are the social and economic organization, language, art, literature, laws, and morals, as well as the religious beliefs and superstitions of diverse human societies. Anthropological investigation from the time of Aristotle up until the present day is examined in detail, highlighting the contributions of major thinkers throughout history. The text concludes by situating the field of anthropology within the broader context of the biological and social sciences, underscoring its significance in understanding the evolution of mankind. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.