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Week 3           Biological Anthropology

Weekly Topics and subtopics


Primates Human as Primates and Modern Human Adaptations Paleoanthropology


Primate Features of HumansUnique Features of HumansPatterns of Human DiversityHomo sapiens genetic evolutionThe Illusion of RaceThe Illusion of Race

Unique Features of Humans


Bipedality Reduced Canines Extreme Tool Use/Hand Dexterity Culture Dominance Extended Pair Bonds Paternal Parental Investment Speech Abstract Symbol Interpretation/Body Decoration Social Organization Beyond Close Kin