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Primatology 7 Evolutionary Anthropology
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Palaeontology 13 Evolutionary Biology
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Professional Development
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Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology Textbook Highlight
Bioarchaeology Interpreting Behavior from the Human Skeleton
Second edition Clark Spencer Larsen Ohio State University
Reflecting the enormous advances made in the field over the past twenty years, Larsen discusses newly emerging areas in bioarchaeology. Jargon free, richly illustrated, and with numerous case studies and references, this textbook will be a valuable source to undergraduates, graduates, and instructors interested in the fundamentals of bioarchaeology.
‘… a comprehensive overview of how bioarchaeology enables us to understand the nuances of our ancestors’ lives and deaths, and who we are today … Larsen has again very successfully synthesised a huge amount of information to provide an accessible text … I am convinced that this book will again be welcomed by the bioarchaeological community.’ Charlotte Roberts, Durham University, UK
‘ … [a] comprehensive, authoritative, empirically rich, and heavily referenced volume that is simultaneously deliberately provocative and forward looking.’ George R. Milner, Penn State University, USA
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‘an impressive synthesis of new methodology … a must-read for anyone who seeks a comprehensive overview of this dynamic field.’ Doug Ubelaker, Forensic Anthropologist
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‘… Larsen captures not only the state-of-the-art discipline, but also its sheer breadth and depth in this extraordinary synthesis. Bioarchaeology has been and will continue to be the go-to volume in the field!’ Patricia Lambert, Utah State University, USA
‘As a handbook of bioarchaeological methods, there is nothing else like this on the market. This book deserves a wide readership among those interested in learning about the analytical potential of human remains.’ Debra Martin, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA
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Fossil Primates Susan Cachel Rutgers University, New Jersey
Reconstructing the paleobiology of fossil non-human primates, this book draws a detailed picture of ancient primate communities, including contemporary animals and plants. With information on how fossils are formed and their role in inferring evolutionary processes, it is a unique resource for undergraduate and graduate students interested in fossil primates. Contents: Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction: primates in evolutionary time; 2. Primate taxonomy; 3. Fossils and fossilization; 4. The world of the past; 5. The lifeways of extinct animals; 6. Evolutionary processes and the pattern of primate evolution; 7. Primate origins; 8. The Paleocene primate radiation; 9. The Eocene primate radiation; 10. The Malagasy primate radiation; 11. The Oligocene bottleneck; 12. Rise of the anthropoids; 13. The platyrrhine radiation; 14. The Miocene hominoid radiation; 15. The cercopithecoid radiation; 16. Late Cenozoic climate changes; 17. Conclusions; References; Index. Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology, 69
2015 247 x 174 mm 300pp 103 b/w illus. 8 tables 978-1-107-00530-3 Hardback c. £75.00 / c. US$125.00 978-0-521-18302-4 Paperback c. £29.99 / c. US$50.00 Publication April 2015 For all formats available, see
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The Foragers of Point Hope The Biology and Archaeology of Humans on the Edge of the Alaskan Arctic
Edited by Charles E. Hilton Grinnell College, Iowa
Benjamin M. Auerbach University of Tennessee
and Libby W. Cowgill University of Missouri, Columbia
Written for archaeologists and biological anthropologists, both at academic and professional levels, this integrative volume brings together evidence from archaeological excavations and human skeletal remains to document how past cultures and peoples successfully lived and interacted in the Arctic environment of Point Hope, as well as Alaska as a whole. Contents: Part I. Regional Archaeological and Biological Context; Part II. Biological Variation among the Foragers of Point Hope; Part III. Contexts, Conclusions and Commentaries.
‘This volume represents a true anthropological reconstruction of life among the prehistoric foragers from Point Hope, Alaska. It includes important perspectives regarding the ecological realities of adaptation in this harsh environment that are integrated into the perception of this landscape by the Ipiutak and Tigara people themselves. The work is a must-read for all who find interest in hunter-gatherer populations, and scholars who value integrated anthropological research.’ Daniel H. Temple, University of North Carolina, Wilmington Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology, 68
2014 228 x 152 mm 315pp 49 b/w illus. 978-1-107-02250-8 Hardback £75.00 / US$125.00 For all formats available, see
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Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology
Bioarchaeological and Forensic Perspectives on Violence
Anthropological Perspectives on Tooth Morphology
How Violent Death Is Interpreted from Skeletal Remains
Genetics, Evolution, Variation
Edited by Debra L. Martin
University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
and Cheryl P. Anderson University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Skeletonized human remains are often the only biological evidence for interpreting violent interactions in the past (by bioarchaeologists) and the present (by forensic anthropologists). Experts in bone analysis reveal how bone trauma is reconstructed. Case studies highlight methods for reading the bones and interpreting the violent encounters that took place. Contents: Part I. Introduction; Part II. Overview and Innovative Methodologies; Part III. Ritual and Performative Violence; Part IV. Violence and Identity; Part V. Concluding Thoughts. Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology, 67
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Edited by G. Richard Scott and Joel D. Irish Liverpool John Moores University
The follow-up companion to The Anthropology of Modern Human Teeth (Cambridge University Press, 1997), this volume focuses on applied dental research. It starts with a cutting-edge section on genetics, and continues with a series of case studies demonstrating the utility of morphological analysis in fossil hominin and more recent populations (and individuals). ‘All in all, this book provides useful contributions to the anthropological perspective on variation in tooth crown morphology, which is in keeping with the editors’ aim to provide a Festschrift to Christy G. Turner, II.’ Frederick E. Grine, The Quarterly Review of Biology Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology, 66
2013 228 x 152 mm 612pp 107 b/w illus. 8 colour illus. 47 tables 978-1-107-01145-8 Hardback £79.99 / US$124.99 For all formats available, see
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Evolutionary Biology and Conservation of Titis, Sakis and Uacaris Edited by Liza M. Veiga Universidade Federal do Pará, Brazil
Adrian A. Barnett Roehampton University, London
Stephen F. Ferrari
Evolving Human Nutrition Implications for Public Health
Stanley J. Ulijaszek University of Oxford
Neil Mann Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
and Sarah Elton
Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Brazil
The Hull York Medical School
and Marilyn A. Norconk
Exploring what it is to be human through a dietary lens, this book examines human nutrition, how it has evolved and how it influences health and disease past and present. It considers what a ‘natural’ human diet might be and how this has been affected by social transformations.
Kent State University, Ohio
Bringing together every major expert in the field, this book is the first detailed collation of the evolution, ecology and conservation of the pitheciines, some of the oddest and least-known monkeys in South America. It provides authoritative topic reviews and insights into current research that encompass all four pitheciine genera. Contents: Part I. Fossil History, Zoogeography and Taxonomy of the Pitheciids; Part II. Comparative Pitheciid Ecology; Part III. Genus Reviews and Case Studies; Part IV. Conservation of the Pitheciids.
‘This comprehensive volume, with contributions from 101 authors, reviews previous and ongoing research and outlines strategies for future investigations … Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals in primatology and biological anthropology.’ E. J. Sargis, Choice Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology, 65
2013 276 x 219 mm 420pp 88 b/w illus. 25 colour illus. 978-0-521-88158-6 Hardback £94.99 / US$154.99 For all formats available, see
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Contents: Part I. The Animal Within; Part II. A Brave New World; Part III. Once upon a Time in the West.
‘Spanning the diverse fields of nutrition ecology, anthropology, biochemistry, and physiology, this three-part, well-written examination of the public health implications of the rapidly changing human diet is filled with carefully documented arguments that invite critical thought. Recommended.’ A. P. Boyar, Choice Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology, 64
2012 228 x 152 mm 414pp 66 b/w illus. 978-0-521-86916-4 Hardback £74.99 / US$114.99 For all formats available, see
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Primatology Highlight
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Primate Communication
Extractive Industries and Ape Conservation
A Multimodal Approach
Arcus Foundation
Katja Liebal
This first volume in an important new series draws attention to the evolving context within which great ape and gibbon habitats are interfacing with extractive industries. It aims to influence debate, practice and policy for a broad range of policy makers, industry experts, decision makers, academics, researchers and NGOs.
Freie Universität Berlin
Bridget M. Waller University of Portsmouth
Anne M. Burrows Duquesne University, Pittsburgh
and Katie E. Slocombe University of York
Bringing together research on primate vocal, gestural, facial, olfactory and multimodal communication, Primate Communication offers a uniquely holistic overview. It explores the morphological, neural and cognitive foundations of primate communication through discussion of cutting-edge research. It is essential reading for researchers and students interested in primate behaviour and language evolution.
State of the Apes
2014 247 x 174 mm 377pp 2 b/w illus. 130 colour illus. 23 tables 978-1-107-06749-3 Hardback £65.00 / US$99.00 978-1-107-69621-1 Paperback £24.99 / US$39.99 For all formats available, see
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Contents: Part I. Introduction to Primate Communication; Part II. Approaches to Primate Communication; Part III. Cognitive Characteristics of Primate Communication; Part IV. Approaches to the Evolution of Primate Communication. 2013 247 x 174 mm 304pp 64 b/w illus. 8 tables 978-0-521-19504-1 Hardback £70.00 / US$130.00 978-0-521-17835-8 Paperback £35.00 / US$56.00 For all formats available, see
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Primatology
Chimpanzees of the Lakeshore Natural History and Culture at Mahale
Toshisada Nishida
Primate Tourism A Tool for Conservation?
Edited by Anne E. Russon York University, Toronto
and Janette Wallis
Japan Monkey Centre
University of Oklahoma
Exploring the long-term studies carried out at Mahale, Tanzania, this book provides a fascinating introduction to chimpanzee behaviour. Topics include diet, hunting, development, play, female relationships, communication and male power-takeovers. Local variation in behaviour is also considered, showing that chimpanzees have ‘cultures’.
Presenting assessments on the impact of tourism to primates, this book weighs its conservation costs and benefits, offering suggestions for improving its conservation benefits in view of the many primates facing extinction and tourism growth. Written for conservationists and scientists, it is also relevant to tourists and tourism professionals.
‘Chimpanzees of the Lakeshore is [Nishida’s] swansong to a long and illustrious career, a memoir of sorts written in the form of an accessibly written and very informative monograph about the chimpanzees of Mahale. It is partly history and partly an overview of Mahale chimpanzee behavior and ecology, the story of the animals, their behavior and ecology, and the conservation issues facing them. It is also a good read for any student interested in primate field studies, and for colleagues interested in gaining some insight into this man and his perspectives on research, career, and life in the field … enhanced by a wealth of blackand-white photos, a gallery of color photos, and selected graphs and tables …’ Craig B. Stanford, American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2011 228 x 152 mm 340pp 135 b/w illus. 30 colour illus. 8 tables 978-1-107-01578-4 Hardback £84.99 / US$139.99 978-1-107-60178-9 Paperback £34.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see
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Contents: Part I. Introduction; Part II. Asian Primates; Part III. African Primates; Part IV. Neotropical Primates; Part V. Broader Issues; Part VI. Conclusion. 2014 247 x 174 mm 350pp 50 b/w illus. 22 tables 978-1-107-01812-9 Hardback £65.00 / US$99.00 For all formats available, see
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Primatology
Tool Use in Animals
Mahale Chimpanzees
Cognition and Ecology
50 Years of Research
Edited by Crickette M. Sanz
Edited by Michio Nakamura
Washington University, St Louis
Kyoto University, Japan
Josep Call
Kazuhiko Hosaka
Max-Planck-Institut für Evolutionäre Anthropologie, Germany
Kamakura Women’s University
and Christophe Boesch
Kyoto University, Japan
Noriko Itoh
Max-Planck-Institut für Evolutionäre Anthropologie, Germany
and Koichiro Zamma
Appealing to both academic and public audiences, this collection of groundbreaking research looks at an extensive range of tool using animals. Contributions from leading scholars examine the cognitive abilities and environmental factors that have shaped the evolution of tool use in animals as distantly related as corvids and primates.
What Toshisada Nishida started in 1965 with the Mahale Mountain Chimpanzee Project is neatly brought together in this beautiful and thorough volume covering the site’s istory and ecology, the behaviour and biology of the resident chimpanzees, and the relevance of this vast body of research to understanding our closest relatives.
Contents: Part I. Cognition of Tool Use; Part II. Comparative Cognition; Part III. Ecology and Culture; Part IV. Archaeological Perspectives.
‘Tool Use in Animals: Cognition and Ecology may well be the new benchmark text for animal cognition. This book is clear, well-written, suitably broad in its approach, and delivers information that covers a review of the field in addition to new data. Its appeal will encompass readers from various connected academic disciplines, and [it] is an appropriate text for professionals and for students. This is an important and timely offering, and a happy addition to my library.’ Kerrie Lewis Graham, American Journal of Physical Anthropology
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Great Ape Research Institute
2015 246 x 189 mm 630pp 256 b/w illus. 54 tables 978-1-107-05231-4 Hardback £89.99 / US$144.99 Publication September 2015 For all formats available, see
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2013 247 x 174 mm 324pp 52 b/w illus. 7 tables 978-1-107-01119-9 Hardback £69.99 / US$119.99 For all formats available, see
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Evolutionary Anthropology Tooth Development in Human Evolution and Bioarchaeology
Causes and Consequences of Human Migration
Simon Hillson
An Evolutionary Perspective
University College London
Edited by Michael H. Crawford
This book addresses key questions in palaeoanthropology and bioarchaeology to examine the unique role of teeth in preserving detailed records of human growth throughout childhood and into adulthood. The text critically reviews theory, assumptions, methods and literature, providing the dental histology background to anthropological studies of both growth rate and growth disruption.
University of Kansas
2014 247 x 174 mm 313pp 91 b/w illus. 37 tables 978-1-107-01133-5 Hardback £45.00 / US$75.00 For all formats available, see
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Human Identity and Identification Rebecca Gowland University of Durham
and Tim Thompson Teesside University
Reflecting upon recent developments in research on the relationship between the body, environment and society, this book examines the role of the body in human identification and in the forging of identities. It integrates biological perspectives with current discourse in the social sciences, focusing particularly on bioarchaeology and forensic science. 2013 247 x 174 mm 233pp 9 b/w illus. 4 tables 978-0-521-88591-1 Hardback £79.99 / US$124.99 978-0-521-71366-5 Paperback £29.99 / US$49.99 For all formats available, see
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and Benjamin C. Campbell University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Bringing together the latest research on the biology of population movement, Causes and Consequences of Human Migration features the evolutionary foundations of human migration. Numerous examples, including the origin of the Basques and the Caribbean slave trade, provide clear illustration of the causes and biological consequences of human migration. ‘No single volume can encompass every aspect of human long-distance migration, but this volume does a good job of providing a set of examples that look at the common questions of causes and consequences from diverse viewpoints. One of the major strengths of this book is the organization of most chapters by geographic region, making many chapters good resources for review. Another nice touch is the book’s preface which includes interesting anecdotes about the migrant experience of a number of the authors of the chapters.’ John H. Relethford, American Journal of Human Biology 2014 229 x 152 mm 568pp 71 b/w illus. 33 tables 978-1-107-64464-9 Paperback £29.99 / US$44.99 For all formats available, see
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Evolutionary Anthropology
Biosocial Becomings
The Politics of Species
Integrating Social and Biological Anthropology
Reshaping our Relationships with Other Animals
Edited by Tim Ingold
Edited by Raymond Corbey
University of Aberdeen
Universiteit van Tilburg and Universiteit Leiden, The Netherlands
and Gisli Palsson University of Iceland, Reykjavik
and Annette Lanjouw
Featuring contributions from leading anthropologists, this volume demonstrates how anthropology can move forward in tandem with discoveries in the biological sciences, reaching beyond the dualisms of nature and society and of biology and culture. The chapters combine wide-ranging theoretical argument with in-depth discussion of material from recent or ongoing field research.
Arcus Foundation, New York
‘In this ambitious and highly original volume, Ingold and Palsson try to lead anthropology toward a fundamental rethinking of the static dichotomy of biology and culture. To a scientist who is trying to comprehend a bipedal, linguistic creature that nevertheless takes several years before it can even move and communicate properly, this makes a good deal of sense … an intellectually very rewarding work.’ Jonathan Marks, University of North Carolina, Charlotte 2013 228 x 152 mm 288pp 16 b/w illus. 1 table 978-1-107-02563-9 Hardback £55.00 / US$85.00 For all formats available, see
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Bringing together experts from a range of disciplines, this volume identifies the key barriers to a definition of moral respect that includes nonhuman animals. The chapters link scientific data with normative and philosophical reflections, offering unique insight into controversial issues around the ethical, political and legal status of other species. Contents: Part I. Moving Beyond Speciesism; Part II. Sentience and Agency; Part III. Towards Respectful Coexistence.
‘Whereas everybody agrees that making the world a better place is a worthwhile endeavour, an open question remains: better for whom? The Politics of Species brilliantly highlights the scientific, moral and political importance of this topical question. In a series of fascinating case studies, leading experts from a broad range of disciplines supply such a reflexion with a rich factual and conceptual basis, linking scientific data with normative and philosophical ideas in a plea for a renewed moral vision of relationships between humans and nonhuman beings.’ Wiktor Stoczkowski, L’École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales 2013 247 x 174 mm 310pp 34 b/w illus. 1 table 978-1-107-03260-6 Hardback £65.00 / US$99.00 For all formats available, see
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Evolutionary Anthropology
Textbook
Evolutionary Psychology An Introduction
Third edition Lance Workman Sheffield Hallam University
and Will Reader University of South Wales
Written for undergraduate psychology students, and assuming little knowledge of evolutionary science, the third edition of this classic textbook provides an essential introduction to evolutionary psychology. Fully updated with the latest developments, it includes new photos, discussion questions and boxes, and is supported by 280 online multiple choice questions. ‘Together with its accessible style and presentation, this makes Workman and Reader almost an introduction in psychology from an evolutionary perspective, rather than just an introduction in evolutionary psychology; and that is an admirable feat.’ Jannes Eshuis, Open University of the Netherlands 2014 246 x 189 mm 561pp 89 b/w illus. 26 tables 978-1-107-04464-7 Hardback £75.00 / US$110.00 978-1-107-62273-9 Paperback £34.99 / US$55.00 For all formats available, see
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Animal Teeth and Human Tools A Taphonomic Odyssey in Ice Age Siberia
Christy G. Turner, II Arizona State University
Nicolai D. Ovodov Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography, Novosibirsk, Russia
and Olga V. Pavlova
This unique study of Ice Age Siberia uses evidence of human and animal bone damage to propose a new hypothesis for the relatively late colonisation of the New World. Over 250 photographs illustrate some of the over 9000 pieces of bone examined and provide a valuable insight into the fieldwork involved. 2013 247 x 174 mm 500pp 271 b/w illus. 33 tables 978-1-107-03029-9 Hardback £70.00 / US$110.00 For all formats available, see
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Palaeontology Evolution of the Rodents Advances in Phylogeny, Functional Morphology and Development
Volume 5 Edited by Philip G. Cox University of York
and Lionel Hautier Université de Montpellier II
This book brings together the latest research on rodents to better understand the evolution of both living and extinct members of this fascinating group. Highlighting interdisciplinary links across palaeontology, developmental biology, functional morphology, phylogenetics and biomechanics, it is a valuable resource for evolutionary biologists in all fields. Cambridge Studies in Morphology and Molecules: New Paradigms in Evolutionary Biology, 5
2015 247 x 174 mm 550pp 124 b/w illus. 18 colour illus. 43 tables 978-1-107-04433-3 Hardback c. £75.00 / c. US$120.00 Publication June 2015 For all formats available, see
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From Clone to Bone The Synergy of Morphological and Molecular Tools in Palaeobiology
Edited by Robert J. Asher University of Cambridge
and Johannes Müller Museum für Naturkunde; Humboldt Universität zu Berlin
Featuring contributions from leading researchers, this volume provides perspectives on how molecular biology can inform paleontology, directly and indirectly, to better understand life’s past. Paleobiological questions such as genome size, digit homologies, genetic control cascades behind phenotype, estimates of vertebrate divergence dates, and rates of morphological evolution are addressed. Contents: Part I. Divergence; Part II. Mechanisms.
‘Fundamental questions in biology, such as the origin of form and the tree of life, were major concerns for the leading biologists of the nineteenth century, but those researchers lacked the research tools to test their ideas. This book highlights the remarkable synergies between molecular biologists, developmental biologists, and palaeobiologists in providing new understanding. Asher and Müller have assembled an excellent set of chapters on these themes, and these provide incisive introductions to an important interdisciplinary field.’ Michael J. Benton, University of Bristol Cambridge Studies in Morphology and Molecules: New Paradigms in Evolutionary Biology, 4
2012 247 x 174 mm 396pp 65 b/w illus. 16 colour illus. 8 tables 978-1-107-00326-2 Hardback £74.99 / US$119.99 978-0-521-17676-7 Paperback £34.99 / US$59.99 For all formats available, see
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Evolutionary Biology Textbook
Dinosaurs A Concise Natural History
Second edition David E. Fastovsky University of Rhode Island
and David B. Weishampel The Johns Hopkins University
Illustrated by John Sibbick
Dinosaurs continues to make science exciting and understandable to nonscience majors through its emphasis on scientific concepts rather than endless facts. New material includes coverage of pterosaurs and more on the early evolution of dinosaurs. Beautifully illustrated, lively and engaging, it encourages students to ask questions and think like a scientist. Contents: Part I. Reaching Back in Time; Part II. Ornithischia; Part III. Saurischia; Part IV. Endothermy, Endemism, and Extinction.
‘… the most comprehensive and useful text on dinosaurs on the market. It’s both authoritative and whimsical, providing the student with a great background on dinosaurs and on the sciences needed to understand them. It’s fun to read and [has] great illustrations too.’ Kevin Padian, Museum of Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley 2012 275 x 219 mm 424pp 325 colour illus. 978-0-521-28237-6 Paperback £49.99 / US$89.99 For all formats available, see
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The Pterosauria Edited by David Martill University of Portsmouth
David Unwin University of Leicester
and Robert Loveridge University of Portsmouth
This core reference work, by a team of international experts, provides the most
extensive account available of pterosaur taxonomy, phylogeny, systematics and evolutionary history. It provides a onestop resource for academics, students of palaeontology, geology and biology, and amateur enthusiasts interested in these flying reptiles. 2015 276 x 219 mm 500pp 978-0-521-51895-6 Hardback c. £80.00 / c. US$130.00 Publication October 2015 For all formats available, see
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Early Miocene Paleobiology in Patagonia High-Latitude Paleocommunities of the Santa Cruz Formation
Edited by Sergio F. Vizcaíno Museo de La Plata, Argentina
Richard F. Kay Duke University, North Carolina
and M. Susana Bargo Museo de La Plata, Argentina
This volume provides a comprehensive compilation of important mammalian groups of the Santa Cruz Formation fossils, with a key focus on the paleoclimate and paleoenvironment during the time of deposition. A valuable resource for academic researchers and graduate students in paleontology, paleobiology, paleoecology, stratigraphy, climatology and geochronology. ‘Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals.’ E. Delson, Choice 2012 276 x 219 mm 378pp 125 b/w illus. 41 tables 978-0-521-19461-7 Hardback £109.99 / US$174.99 For all formats available, see
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Evolutionary Biology Textbook Highlight
Comparative Cognition Mary C. Olmstead Queen’s University, Ontario
and Valerie A. Kuhlmeier Queen’s University, Ontario
An undergraduate introduction to cognitive processes across species. ‘Comparative Cognition provides a clear and comprehensive review and an engaging synthesis of the key topics in this rapidly developing field. Like the other classic textbooks on animal cognition this book integrates knowledge of experimental psychology and evolutionary biology, reflecting the roots of this discipline in comparative psychology and ethology. It also contains a number of novel features, with its enhanced emphasis on both evolutionary function and the underlying neural mechanisms. These include feature boxes that describe key concepts in more detail, and researcher profiles that capture the contribution of some of the major figureheads in the field. A particular highlight is the series of questions at the end of each chapter, which encourage students to think more deeply about the issues raised, and to design experiments to test the competing hypotheses.’
Parasite Diversity and Diversification Evolutionary Ecology Meets Phylogenetics
Edited by Serge Morand Université de Montpellier II
Boris R. Krasnov Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
and D. Timothy J. Littlewood Natural History Museum, London
Parasites (from viruses, bacteria and protists to arthropods and helminths) may constitute more than half of all livings species. Using the most recent molecular, phylogenetic and computational tools, Parasite Diversity and Diversification explores the latest advances in the processes explaining this considerable, yet cryptic, biodiversity. Contents: Part I. Evolutionary Ecology of Parasite Diversity; Part II. The Evolutionary History of Parasite Diversity; Part III. Combining Ecology and Phylogenetics. 2015 247 x 174 mm 488pp 65 b/w illus. 15 tables 978-1-107-03765-6 Hardback £80.00 / US$125.00 For all formats available, see
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Nicola S. Clayton, University of Cambridge 2015 246 x 189 mm 481pp 214 b/w illus. 1 table 128 exercises 978-1-107-01116-8 Hardback £80.00 / US$135.00 978-1-107-64831-9 Paperback £34.99 / US$64.99 For all formats available, see
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Evolutionary Biology
The Choanoflagellates Evolution, Biology and Ecology
Barry S. C. Leadbeater University of Birmingham
Choanoflagellates: the closest, known, living, unicellular relatives of animals. This landmark book presents a unique, comprehensive, discussion of choanoflagellates with respect to their ultrastructure; silicon utilisation for skeletal purposes; contribution to microbial food webs, and molecular phylogeny. Also included is a novel account of the production of the basketlike lorica. ‘To understand how animals evolved, we must study choanoflagellates. In this landmark book, Barry Leadbeater ranges from ecology and evolution, through to cell biology and ultrastructure, to reveal the secrets and the significance of these important and amazingly beautiful organisms.’ Peter Holland, University of Oxford 2015 246 x 189 mm 350pp 470 b/w illus. 43 tables 978-0-521-88444-0 Hardback £80.00 / US$125.00 For all formats available, see
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Cephalopod Cognition Edited by Anne-Sophie Darmaillacq University of Caen Basse-Normandie
Ludovic Dickel University of Caen Basse-Normandie
and Jennifer Mather University of Lethbridge, Alberta
Filling the research gap within complex invertebrate comparative cognition, this book explores the many aspects of cephalopod intelligence and thinking. With chapters covering the range of cognitive function, from play and
development to the cephalopod’s complex camouflage techniques, the text will be highly valuable for both researchers and graduates. Contents: Part I. Cognition, Brain and Evolution; Part II. Cognition and the Environment. 2014 247 x 174 mm 263pp 65 b/w illus. 17 colour illus. 7 tables 978-1-107-01556-2 Hardback £65.00 / US$99.00 For all formats available, see
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Hypsodonty in Mammals Evolution, Geomorphology, and the Role of Earth Surface Processes
Richard H. Madden University of Chicago
This book demonstrates how the natural ingestion of sediment acts as a forceful evolutionary determinant of mammalian tooth shape. With case-studies from around the globe, the author highlights the connections between large-scale surface processes and specific tooth wear patterns, drawing from examples both in the fossil record and present day. 2014 247 x 174 mm 443pp 79 b/w illus. 50 tables 978-1-107-01293-6 Hardback £80.00 / US$130.00 For all formats available, see
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Evolutionary Biology
Evolution and Belief
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Confessions of a Religious Paleontologist
Evolving Animals
Robert J. Asher
Wallace Arthur
University of Cambridge
Addressing key questions at the intersection of religion and science, this book summarizes some of the latest, compelling evidence that Darwinian natural selection explains how biodiversity has evolved. Asher draws on his own experiences as both paleontologist and religious believer, arguing that modern science does not rule out religious belief. ‘Evolution and Belief is a great read. There is a lot of serious science, there is sensible thinking about religion, and above all there is a humility before the big questions that comes from strength of intellect and purpose. I recommend it strongly.’ Michael Ruse, Florida State University and author of The Philosophy of Human Evolution and Science and Spirituality: Making Room for Faith in the Age of Science 2012 228 x 152 mm 324pp 31 b/w illus. 3 tables 978-0-521-19383-2 Hardback £19.99 / US$29.99 For all formats available, see
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The Story of our Kingdom National University of Ireland, Galway
Illustrated by Stephen Arthur
Covering all the main animal groups, from jellyfish to mammals, this book considers key questions about evolution. Its conversational, nontechnical style makes it an ideal text for beginning undergraduates and general readers. The chapters cover both evolutionary pattern (trees, relationships) and evolutionary process (mechanisms, including Darwinian natural selection). ‘Wallace Arthur, a renowned evolutionary biologist, has written another of his excellent and easily approachable books introducing concepts, ideas and evidence of evolution. This new book is written in an informal style that a non-biologist should be able to follow without difficulty. He covers animal evolution from its beginning in deep time, and explains current ideas simply. … Highly recommended for schools and biology students of all levels as well as the general reader.’ Jennifer A. Clack, University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge 2014 228 x 152 mm 344pp 119 b/w illus. 978-1-107-04963-5 Hardback £50.00 / US$80.00 978-1-107-62795-6 Paperback £19.99 / US$29.99 For all formats available, see
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Evolutionary Biology Highlight
The Systems View of Life
The Correspondence of Charles Darwin
Fritjof Capra
Volume 20: 1872 Charles Darwin Edited by Frederick Burkhardt
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California
American Council of Learned Societies
James Secord
and Pier Luigi Luisi
University of Cambridge
A Unifying Vision
Università degli Studi Roma Tre
Taking a broad sweep through history and across scientific disciplines, this volume integrates the ideas, models, and theories underlying the systems view of life into a single coherent framework. Life’s biological, cognitive, social, and ecological dimensions are presented and its philosophical, spiritual, and political implications discussed. Contents: Part I. The Mechanistic World View; Part II. The Rise of Systems Thinking; Part III. A New Conception of Life; Part IV. Sustaining the Web of Life.
‘A magisterial study of the scientific basis for an integrated worldview grounded in the wholeness that generations of one-eyed reductionists could not see. The authors succeed brilliantly!’ David W. Orr, Oberlin College
‘Partly an enjoyable survey of exciting new developments in systems biology, valuable to any student of biology or science, and partly a bold blueprint for how we might preserve our future on Earth.’ New Scientist 2014 247 x 174 mm 510pp 81 b/w illus. 978-1-107-01136-6 Hardback £24.99 / US$40.00 For all formats available, see
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and The Editors of the Darwin Correspondence Project University of Cambridge
This volume of the definitive edition of Charles Darwin’s letters will for the first time provide researchers and general readers with texts of more than 600 letters Darwin wrote and received in 1872, the year he published Expression of the Emotions, a highly popular book on human and animal expression. ‘A mine of information.’ The Times Higher Education Supplement The Correspondence of Charles Darwin
2013 234 x 156 mm 904pp 56 b/w illus. 978-1-107-03844-8 Hardback £90.00 / US$145.00 For all formats available, see
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Evolutionary Biology
How the Snake Lost its Legs
Understanding Evolution
Curious Tales from the Frontier of Evo-Devo
Kostas Kampourakis
Lewis I. Held, Jr
Presenting evolution as straightforward and intuitive, this book covers core concepts of evolution and clarifies both what evolution is about and why so many people find it difficult to understand. Targeted to undergraduates embarking on any natural science degree as well as anyone wanting a basic introduction to evolutionary biology.
Texas Tech University
Taking inspiration from Kipling’s ‘Just So Stories’, this book explores emerging insights from evo-devo to explain the science behind tiger stripes, camel humps, and many other fascinating animal traits. Held’s unique and engaging style makes this narrative both enlightening and entertaining, guiding students and researchers through even complex concepts.
Université de Genève
978-1-107-62139-8 Paperback £24.99 / US$39.99
‘This is not just another book about why an evolutionary perspective on life is scientific whereas a Creationist perspective is not. In this well-articulated and thoughtprovoking book, Kostas Kampourakis asks why so many people reject evolution, despite the evidence for it and its enormous explanatory power. Kampourakis addresses the question of the acceptance of evolution from a psychological point of view, convincingly demonstrating that it is a rather counter-intuitive idea: conceptual obstacles to understanding, and thus accepting, evolution are rooted in widespread intuitions related to teleology and essentialism, which generate unwarranted preconceptions about the nature of world and life. Kampourakis’ final suggestion is that one should try to understand evolutionary theory without worrying about its religious, metaphysical, or other implications.’
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Alessandro Minelli, University of Padova
‘In How the Snake Lost its Legs, Professor Held describes the key concepts that are at the foundation of evo/devo, in a language that is clear and simple as well as scientifically accurate, and in a manner that is sure to captivate the curious reader. In the second half of the book, he unveils a series of ‘Just So’ stories, a mixture of fascinating vignettes providing insights into what we now know about the evolution of various creatures, and teasing explorations of what remains to be learned. The book is a wonderful introduction to the field.’ Cliff Tabin, Harvard Medical School 2014 247 x 174 mm 306pp 56 b/w illus. 8 colour illus. 3 tables 978-1-107-03044-2 Hardback £55.00 / US$85.00
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2014 247 x 174 mm 270pp 59 b/w illus. 11 tables 978-1-107-03491-4 Hardback £55.00 / US$90.00 978-1-107-61020-0 Paperback £22.99 / US$34.99 For all formats available, see
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Evolutionary Biology
Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour of Wild Cattle Implications for Conservation
Edited by Mario Melletti and James Burton
A beautifully illustrated reference work on the biology, ecology, conservation status and management of all thirteen species of wild cattle and buffalo. This book will be a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals in animal behaviour, behavioural ecology, evolutionary biology and conservation biology. Contents: Part I. Systematic, Ecology and Domestication; Part II. Evolution, Anatomy and Function; Part III. Species Accounts; Part IV. Conservation and Management.
‘The species accounts are comprehensive and exhaustive, making this a one-stop source for each of the recognized species of wild cattle and relatives. The remainder of the volume is a treasure trove of information about every aspect of the biology of this important group, providing a critical information base for future conservation actions. With most of the wild forms now listed as threatened or endangered to some extent, the information provided here will become ever more critical in helping to ensure their continued existence.’ Don E. Wilson, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution 2014 276 x 219 mm 477pp 236 b/w illus. 69 tables 978-1-107-03664-2 Hardback £100.00 / US$160.00 For all formats available, see
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Textbook
Parasitism The Diversity and Ecology of Animal Parasites
Second edition Timothy M. Goater Vancouver Island University, British Columbia
Cameron P. Goater University of Lethbridge, Alberta
and Gerald W. Esch Wake Forest University, North Carolina
Balancing traditional approaches in parasitology with modern studies in parasite ecology and evolution, this edition presents basic ecological principles as a unifying framework to help students understand parasitism. This unique approach, explained using a minimum of mathematical detail, encourages students to think more generally and conceptually about parasites and parasitism. ‘Combining the classical approach of presenting a summary of the biology of the major groups of parasites, with a broad overview of parasite ecology and evolution, this new edition will be a wonderful resource for teachers of undergraduate parasitology courses. The well-illustrated and easy-to-read text is unrivalled at the moment and will be a great tool to turn on a new generation of young minds to the wonders of parasitic organisms. A true parasitological tour de force!’ Robert Poulin, University of Otago 2014 246 x 189 mm 524pp 283 b/w illus. 30 colour illus. 2 tables 978-0-521-19028-2 Hardback £95.00 / US$160.00 978-0-521-12205-4 Paperback £40.00 / US$75.00 For all formats available, see
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Professional Development Highlight
Successful Grant Proposals in Science, Technology, and Medicine A Guide to Writing the Narrative
Sandra Oster Oster-Edits, Oregon
and Paul Cordo Oregon Health Sciences University
A practical guide to writing effective narrative sections for scientific grant applications, this book is designed to enable you to successfully acquire research funding. The authors draw on real-life examples from more than twenty years of research, covering the content, organisation, phrasing, and scientific argumentation of narratives. 2015 228 x 152 mm 350pp 6 b/w illus. 20 tables 978-1-107-03809-7 Hardback £60.00 / US$90.00 978-1-107-65930-8 Paperback £29.99 / US$45.00 Publication February 2015 For all formats available, see
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Successful Scientific Writing A Step-by-Step Guide for the Biological and Medical Sciences
Fourth edition Janice R. Matthews Scientific Editing Services
and Robert W. Matthews University of Georgia
The new edition of this best-selling guide has been thoroughly updated for today’s digital world, covering all aspects of the writing process and now including extensive coverage of ethical issues, including plagiarism. It offers a rich blend of practical advice, abundant examples from actual manuscripts, and hands-on exercises. Review of previous edition: ‘… does not disappoint. It is everything a ‘how to’ book needs to be, stuffed with plain common sense and sprinkled with useful tips.’ The Biologist 2014 228 x 152 mm 304pp 37 b/w illus. 31 tables 30 exercises 978-1-107-69193-3 Paperback £24.99 / US$39.99 For all formats available, see
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Professional Development Highlight
Funding your Career in Science From Research Idea to Personal Grant
Ritsert C. Jansen Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, The Netherlands
How can you get the funding to establish or consolidate a career in science? This concise guide offers step-by-step advice, real-life stories and practical exercises to help you prepare effective career grant applications and optimise your funding opportunities. A must-read for students, postdocs, professors, and anyone else serious about science. ‘This is a well-written text for the purposes of enlightening the readership on proposal writing. I highly recommend it for use by those in the early stages of seeking funding for their careers in science and engineering.’ IEEE Pulse 2013 228 x 152 mm 216pp 15 b/w illus. 978-1-107-04006-9 Hardback £45.00 / US$75.00 978-1-107-62417-7 Paperback £16.99 / US$27.99 For all formats available, see
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How to Prepare a Scientific Doctoral Dissertation Based on Research Articles Björn Gustavii Lund University Hospital
The article-based thesis is becoming increasingly common, especially in the ‘hard’ sciences such as biology, medicine and technology. Detailing examples of good versus bad practice, this concise, easy-to-read guide shows the PhD student how to prepare a thesis in this format. 2012 228 x 152 mm 101pp 40 b/w illus. 2 tables 978-1-107-66904-8 Paperback £14.99 / US$24.99 For all formats available, see
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Reporting Research A Biologist’s Guide to Articles, Talks, and Posters
R. S. Clymo Queen Mary, University of London
Want to learn how to present your research successfully? This concise guide offers step-by-step advice to help you write scientific articles, prepare posters and talks, and develop a critical attitude towards your own work as well as that of your colleagues. A must-read for graduates and postdoctoral scholars in biology. Contents: Part I. Basics; Part II. Improving. 2014 228 x 152 mm 347pp 28 b/w illus. 28 tables 978-1-107-05389-2 Hardback £60.00 / US$95.00 978-1-107-64046-7 Paperback £24.99 / US$39.99 For all formats available, see
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Professional Development
Statistics Explained An Introductory Guide for Life Scientists
Second edition Steve McKillup Central Queensland University
Uses a clear and encouraging readerfriendly approach to help students improve their confidence in designing experiments and choosing appropriate statistical tests. Even complex topics are explained clearly, using a pictorial approach with a minimum of formulae and terminology. End-of-chapter exercises, new to this edition, allow selftesting. ‘Every so often, a researcher or teacher comes across a book and exclaims ‘I wish I had had a book like this when I started!’ … Statistics Explained is such a book. Steve McKillup writes with empathy for students’ anxiety about statistics. He replaces complexlooking formulae with graphics and realistic examples. He is a biologist writing for fellow-biologists … the book … explains why the statistical test is needed before describing the test. Essential features of good survey and experimental design are clearly outlined … This is not ‘just another biostatistics textbook’. Its sheer readability will restore confidence to the most anxious student while experienced researchers will savour the clarity of the explanations of the common univariate and multivariate analyses … an ideal core text for anyone teaching or studying biostatistics …’
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Experimental Design and Data Analysis for Biologists
Gerry P. Quinn Monash University, Victoria
and Michael J. Keough University of Melbourne
An essential textbook for any biologist needing to design experiments, sample programs or analyse the resulting data. Worked examples are used to illustrate the analyses and an extensive reference list provides links to the relevant biological and statistical literature. A supporting website contains datasets, questions and software links.
‘At last, a book that provides a readable introduction to nuances of statistical methods and analysis … a wonderful book that is packed with lots of practical advice …’ Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 2002 246 x 189 mm 553pp 125 b/w illus. 85 tables 978-0-521-00976-8 Paperback £49.99 / US$109.99 For all formats available, see
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Andrew Boulton, University of New England, Australia 2011 228 x 152 mm 416pp 199 b/w illus. 102 tables 51 exercises 978-0-521-18328-4 Paperback £28.99 / US$48.00 For all formats available, see
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