Covers historical, geographical, and technological approaches to understanding human evolution. Addresses some of the conflict and controversy arising within the many theoretical frameworks employed by evolutionary theorists.

Provides lengthy entries for concepts such as adaptation, natural selection, seed-eater hypothesis, and assortative mating.

2 volumes. Contains alphabetical entries for all elements of physical anthropology. Attention focuses on lab methodology, anthropometry, various fossil sites, primatology, and molecular anthropology.