Morphology and Anthropology : A Handbook for Students
Contents: Preface. 1. Introductory. I. Comparative anatomy and morphology of Eutherian mammals: 2. The Mammalia: and the application of the methods of morphology to their classification. 3. The members of the Mammalian order primates. 4. On the general anatomy of the Primates. 5. The Crania of the Simiidae (Primates). 6. The dental system of the Primates. II. Embryology: 7. The evidence of human embryology. 8. The same continued. III. Variation in anatomical conformation: 9. Anatomical variations. 10. Comparative craniology and craniometry (with an appendix on cranial deformations). 11. The cranial indices, angels, and capacity. 12. Comparative osteology. 13. The same continued. 14. The comparative morphology of the soft tissues. 15. The comparative morphology of the central nervous system. 16. The morphological varieties of the Hominidae. iv. Palaeontology: 17. Fossil primates. 18. Conclusion. Index.
"This engaging overview of the field combines an accessible account of some of the discipline\'s guiding principles and methodology with abundant examples and illustrations of anthropologists at work.
This work is an objective introduction to morphology that does not assume that students have any previous knowledge of the subject. Carefully streamlined, making it more accessible and affordable, the book provides students with a program designed to facilitate comprehension. Every concept is carefully explained and illustrated, guiding students step-by-step through difficult material.
Starting with the core areas, the book presents the interfaces between morphology and anatomy and between morphology and embryology and morphology and palaeontology. Theories presented clearly in accessible language with the main purpose of shedding light on the data, rather than as a goal in themselves. The author consistently draws on the best research available, making this the ideal book for both beginning students of anthropology, or anyone in a related discipline looking for a first introduction to morphology." (jacket)
