Books in the Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology series

Bioarchaeology of Southeast Asia focuses uniquely on the physical remains of the prehistoric peoples of this region, exploring questions such as possible migration routes, and health in the advent of agriculture. Written for archaeologists and anthropologists, it is a fascinating insight into the bioarchaeology of this important region.

Animal herding (or pastoralism) is a vanishing way of life that has been practised worldwide. This book is a systematic evaluation of the biology and health of pastoralist groups, which will be of broad appeal to scholars in both the biological and social sciences.

The Primate Fossil Record is an important new reference work exploring the history of the discovery and interpretation of primate fossils. Profusely illustrated and up to date, it ranges from primate origins to the advent of anatomically modern humans, and provides an essential reference for all those interested in primates' past.

Gorillas are one of our closest living relatives, are the largest living primate, yet are perhaps the most misunderstood great ape. Teetering on the brink of extinction, they are also of increasing conservation concern. Gorilla Biology is the first comparative perspective on gorilla populations throughout their range.

'Normal' reproductive cycles are extremely variable both between women and for any given individual. This book discusses some of the factors which affect fertility such as diet, physical activity, stress and breastfeeding, and examines the implications of this for individuals and societies.

Many methodological and theoretical problems exist in reconstructing demographic structure from archaeological populations. Paleodemography is an innovative volume which tackles these issues to reach a consensus on the way forward. It will be the benchmark for all those interested in skeletal samples and their implications for analysing past populations.

Spider monkeys are traditionally very difficult to study in the wild, but there has been an expansion in research being carried out on this genus in the past decade. This book is an assimilation of both published and previously unpublished research on spider monkeys, for academic researchers and graduate students.

A multi-thematic snapshot of the entire monkey community of the Tai forest (Ivory Coast), featuring colour photographs, which significantly enhance the behaviours discussed in the text. The breadth of this important volume means it will be of interest to a wide variety of primatologists, functional anatomists, psychologists, and behavioural ecologists.

This volume considers evidence concerning prehistoric migration, and colonial, regional and global processes in the production of health change in the Asia-Pacific region. This cohesive volume will be of interest to graduates and researchers specializing in public/global health and biocultural anthropology.

Bringing together a variety of accomplished dental researchers, this valuable reference source focuses on methodology required for the study of modern dental anthropology. It comprises the most up-to-date scientific methods in use today. Written for graduate students, academic researchers and professionals in social and life sciences and clinicians.

Feeding Ecology in Apes and Other Primates explores the relationships between food, behaviour and nutrition in our closest living relatives and ourselves to draw conclusions about how our own ancestors may have evolved.

Despite being our closest evolutionary relatives most non human primate species now face an uncertain future. Primates Face to Face examines the diverse and fascinating range of relationships between humans and other primates, and how this plays a critical role in their conservation.

This volume presents the findings of a selection of pioneering research studies in which new molecular techniques have been used to address key questions in biological anthropology, for example about the human genetic system, the geographical movements of human populations in the past, and primate evolution.

This book is about doing research rather than about results. It discusses obstacles encountered and strategies for success in fieldwork and survey research in biological anthropology. Such accounts can supplement what one learns from teachers and fellow students.

This book is about the social life of monkeys, apes and humans.

Comparative Primate Socioecology is an exciting new book drawing together recent and controversial findings from field research on a wide variety of primate species including lemurs and humans. It creates a new synthesis and provides methodologies for all those interested in human and non-human primate behaviour and evolution.

In this book, the 'field' is not an exotic locale but the sometimes dusty back rooms of libraries, archives and museums. These largely untapped resources however reveal how the study of human biology through historical documents can expand the horizons of anthropological research.

Anthropometry is the measurement of human morphology, and can be used in a variety of contexts including paediatrics, orthopaedics, nutrition, physiology and anthropology. The book describes many of the ways in which anthropometry is used and discusses problems associated with such measurements.

The unique contribution made by biological anthropology to human welfare lies in the fundamental understanding it can provide to the dynamic interrelationships between physical and social factors. By understanding these patterns, this book helps us interpret the significance of variation in such measures of human well-being in terms of the incidence of disease and mortality rate.

The mountain gorillas of Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda have been the subject of many conservation and behavioural studies. This volume, from scientists who have conducted research at the centre over the years, represents the most up-to-date and diverse collection of information available on this endangered ape.

Most animals are capable of altering their biology or behaviour to respond plastically to changes in their environment. Humans are perhaps the most plastic of all species, and this book examines how human variability is affected by such factors as starvation, disease, child growth and migration.

'Normal' reproductive cycles are extremely variable both between women and for any given individual. This book discusses some of the factors which affect fertility such as diet, physical activity, stress and breastfeeding, and examines the implications of this for individuals and societies.

This book is about doing research rather than about results. It discusses obstacles encountered and strategies for success in fieldwork and survey research in biological anthropology. Such accounts can supplement what one learns from teachers and fellow students.

Bioarchaeology of Southeast Asia focuses uniquely on the physical remains of the prehistoric peoples of this region, exploring questions such as possible migration routes, and health in the advent of agriculture. Written for archaeologists and anthropologists, it is a fascinating insight into the bioarchaeology of this important region.

In this book, the 'field' is not an exotic locale but the sometimes dusty back rooms of libraries, archives and museums. These largely untapped resources however reveal how the study of human biology through historical documents can expand the horizons of anthropological research.

Gorillas are one of our closest living relatives, are the largest living primate, yet are perhaps the most misunderstood great ape. Teetering on the brink of extinction, they are also of increasing conservation concern. Gorilla Biology is the first comparative perspective on gorilla populations throughout their range.

Despite being our closest evolutionary relatives most non human primate species now face an uncertain future. Primates Face to Face examines the diverse and fascinating range of relationships between humans and other primates, and how this plays a critical role in their conservation.

Animal herding (or pastoralism) is a vanishing way of life that has been practised worldwide. This book is a systematic evaluation of the biology and health of pastoralist groups, which will be of broad appeal to scholars in both the biological and social sciences.

The mountain gorillas of Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda have been the subject of many conservation and behavioural studies. This volume, from scientists who have conducted research at the centre over the years, represents the most up-to-date and diverse collection of information available on this endangered ape.

By studying dental and skeletal remains, much can be learnt about how humans lived and grew in the past. This interdisciplinary volume, first published in 1999, places methodological issues of growth and development within a strong theoretical framework. It will be essential reading for biological and physical anthropologists.