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__Processes in Human Evolution__ is a fully reconsidered treatment of __Human Evolution__, the previous book by the same authors published by OUP in 2007. The major discoveries of the last decade have necessitated a completely revised view of how to understand human evolution, incorporating the advances in genetics, paleontology, ecology, archaeology, geography, and climate science. The genera __Sahelanthropus, Ardipithecus, Orrorin, Australopithecus, Paranthropus__, and __Homo__ are analyzed in detail. Particular attention is given to the population migrations necessary to understand the origin and dispersion of the different genera and species in each continent. It becomes apparent that some of the accepted species may be just isolated populations and that the distinctive features of __Homo sapiens__ may have been shared by other ancestors. The evolutionary process takes into account the features of the lithic cultures and their impact on the evolution of the cognitive capacities. The outcome is a new model about the evolution of symbolism. __Processes in Human Evolution__ is intended as a primary textbook for university courses on human evolution. It may be used, as well, as sup

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Author

Ayala, Francisco J., Cela-Conde, Camilo J.

Publisher

IRL Press at Oxford University Press

Published

2017

Language

EN

ISBN

9780191060458

Category

science

Subjects

Anthropology, Nature, Biology

Rating

4.8 / 5 (55 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14