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The Evolution of Human Populations in Arabia. Paleoenvironments, Prehistory and Genetics.
. Ed(S): Petraglia, Michael D.; Rose, Jeffrey I.
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Paperback. This book examines the evolution of human populations in Arabia. Coverage includes environmental change and its impact on human populations, the movement and dispersal of populations, and the origin and spread of food producing economies. Editor(s): Petraglia, Michael D.; Rose, Jeffrey I. Series: Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHM; PS; RBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 801.
The romantic landscapes and exotic cultures of Arabia have long captured the int- ests of both academics and the general public alike. The wide array and incredible variety of environments found across the Arabian peninsula are truly dramatic; tro- cal coastal plains are found bordering up against barren sandy deserts, high mountain plateaus are deeply incised by ancient river courses. As the birthplace of Islam, the recent history of the region is well documented and thoroughly studied. However, legendary explorers such as T.E. Lawrence, Wilfred Thesiger, and St. John Philby discovered hints of a much deeper past during their travels ... Read more
The romantic landscapes and exotic cultures of Arabia have long captured the int- ests of both academics and the general public alike. The wide array and incredible variety of environments found across the Arabian peninsula are truly dramatic; tro- cal coastal plains are found bordering up against barren sandy deserts, high mountain plateaus are deeply incised by ancient river courses. As the birthplace of Islam, the recent history of the region is well documented and thoroughly studied. However, legendary explorers such as T.E. Lawrence, Wilfred Thesiger, and St. John Philby discovered hints of a much deeper past during their travels ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
324
Condition
New
Series
Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400731028
SKU
V9789400731028
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About . Ed(S): Petraglia, Michael D.; Rose, Jeffrey I.
Michael D. Petraglia was born in New York in 1960. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Leverhulme Centre for Human Evolutionary Studies, University of Cambridge. Over the past 25 years, he has conducted archaeological research in India, Arabia, Europe and North America. He is co-editor of the book, The Evolution and History of Human Populations in South Asia ... Read more
Reviews for The Evolution of Human Populations in Arabia. Paleoenvironments, Prehistory and Genetics.
From the reviews: “This final published set expands significantly beyond that initial purpose to add significant context to what is admittedly still a largely Palaeolithic focus. … The quality of the papers contained within the volume is very high indeed. … This volume provides an excellent statement of our current state of knowledge of the Pleistocene and Early ... Read more