The Science of Human Evolution

Getting it Right

• Author(s): John H. Langdon,
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 220
• ISBN_10: 3319415859
  ISBN_13: 9783319415857
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Science / Life Sciences / Evolution , Social Science / Anthropology / Physical , Science / Life Sciences / Zoology / General , Science / History , Social Science / Archaeology , Science / Life Sciences / Developmental Biology , Science / Life Sciences / Biology , Social Science / Anthropology / General ,

Description:... This textbook provides a collection of case studies in paleoanthropology demonstrating the method and limitations of science. These cases introduce the reader to various problems and illustrate how they have been addressed historically. The various topics selected represent important corrections in the field, some critical breakthroughs, models of good reasoning and experimental design, and important ideas emerging from normal science.