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A Photographic Atlas for Physical Anthropology by Paul F. Whitehead, William K. Sacco and Susan B. Hochgraf is designed for all students taking Physical Anthropology, Human Origins, Biological Anthropology, Primate Comparative Anatomy, Osteology, Human Evolution and Forensic Pathology. This full-color atlas can be used in conjunction with any textbook. 3-hole drilled.
Loose Leaf: 336 pages
Publisher: Morton Publishing Company (February 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0895825724
ISBN-13: 978-0895825728
Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 9.2 x 11.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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The Photographic Atlas for Physical Anthropology is a gorgeous reference for students and professionals. The authors starts from the basics, with the definition of primates, and work their way to more specialized aspects of physical anthropology. Each page has crisp, well diagrammed color photos of the chapter subject. Accompanying these photographs is a straight-forward and/or table which helps clarify the pictures. Most impressive to myself is the fact that it is not simply extant primates within this text. Many of the recent ancestors and relatives to Homo sapiens are covered as well. There are even helpful side by side photos for comparative anatomy. One of my especially favorite sections deals with palaeopathology. The photos here give an excellent idea of the many ways a person can intentionally or unintentionally modify their morphology. In my opinion this text is the best handling of a very broad subject. It will be a cherished addition to any aspiring or active primatologist, palaeopathologist, palaeoanthropologist, forensic anthropologist, osteologist, premed student, or bioarchaeologist.*The loose-leaf format is also brilliant because it allows you to add articles about a subject right where they belong. This is especially important with the speed at which most of these disciplines develop.
I ordered this book as an assigned text for my biological anthropology course. But, being quite the nerd when it comes to bones, I knew when I received this that it wasn't a book I would be passing on or selling to someone at the end of the class. (I actually spent about an hour just slowly going through the book, gazing at the pictures.) Being an atlas, 95% of this book is pictures. The pictures in this book are not only great quality and really quite thorough, they are also well labeled. I can't wait to start using this in my class.
I purchased this atlas, because it was recommended by my professor. Though, I did not find myself using it as often as I thought I would have. But, it is a great atlas if you need any additional help. It has lots of pictures and lots of descriptions. It was in perfect condition. The only downside is that you have to insert the pages into a binder, instead of it being a book.
The Photographic Atlas contains very detailed pictures of most aspects of Physical Anthropology. Pictures are shown from all different angles involving the cranium and post cranium skeletal structures. The Atlas gives comparative analysis between hominins and apes and breaks down each aspect of the analysis. Everything is in color for proper viewing.Overall a very good pictoral view of the human skeleton and good photographic comparisons.
Huge amount of pictures and great commentary. This is invaluable for anyone that is going into paleoanthropology. If you can splash out and get the full version. If not this is still good for any learner
I bought this book as a supplement for the textbook my professor suggested. It is very helpful, and was in great condition when I got it.
This is a very good book. It has so many pictures and so much information. It is a great investment for anyone studying Physical/Biological Anthropology.
This usually comes in loose leaf, but they sent it to me packaged nicely and organized in a binder. It made things so much easier!
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