How Humans Evolved

by Robert Boyd, Joan B. Silk

Science Anthropology

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How Humans Evolved by Robert Boyd and Joan B. Silk is an authoritative textbook tracing the evolutionary history of our species. It integrates biological, genetic, and cultural perspectives to explain human development. Ideal for academic study, the book elucidates the mechanisms driving human adaptation and diversity across time.

ISBN-13 9780393603453 ASIN 0393603458 Views 966 Publisher W. W. Norton & Company Year 2017 Edition Eighth Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 496 Created February 08, 2026 Updated October 04, 2026

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How Humans Evolved offers a detailed examination of human origins and development, authored by leading anthropologists Robert Boyd and Joan B. Silk.

The book presents key concepts in evolutionary biology as they relate to our species, drawing on interdisciplinary evidence from genetics, archaeology, and primatology.

Designed for students and educators, it provides a structured overview of evolutionary processes that have shaped human traits and societies over millions of years.

Through clear explanations and scientific rigor, the text highlights the dynamic nature of human evolution in a changing world.

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