Bestselling ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY, 10th Edition, presents a concise and authoritative introduction to physical anthropology with the goal of helping students understand the science behind human evolution and how humans are biologically connected to all life forms. These biological connections link our species with our ancient ancestors, our contemporary primate cousins, and show how closely modern human populations are related to each other. The text emphasizes this theme of biological connections as well as the connections between chapters in the material presented. This framework will help students grasp the big picture of human evolution and better navigate the material.

1. Introduction to Physical Anthropology.
2. The Development of Evolutionary Theory.
3. The Biological Basis of Life.
4. Heredity and Evolution.
5. Processes of Macroevolution.
6. An Overview of the Primates.
7. Primate Behavior.
8. Primate and Hominin Origins.
9. The First Dispersal of the Genus Homo: Homo erectus and Contemporaries.
10. Premodern Humans.
11. The Origin and Dispersal of Modern Humans.
12. Human Variation and Adaptation.
13. Legacies of Human Evolutionary History: Effects on the Life Course.
14. The Human Disconnection.

Bestselling ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY, 10th Edition, presents a concise and authoritative introduction to physical anthropology with the goal of helping students understand the science behind human evolution and how humans are biologically connected to all life forms. These biological connections link our species with our ancient ancestors, our contemporary primate cousins, and show how closely modern human populations are related to each other. The text emphasizes this theme of biological connections as well as the connections between chapters in the material presented. This framework will help students grasp the big picture of human evolution and better navigate the material. "Why It Matters" boxes toward the end of each chapter incorporate a "Your Turn" activity that allows students to decide what to do next. "Physical Anthropology in Practice," boxes highlight important discoveries, controversies, and contributions by physical anthropologists while engaging students with critical-thinking questions. Updates throughout the text reflect recent discoveries and advances in virtually every aspect of physical anthropology. MindTap® is an online interactive learning solution that compels students to think critically about their text readings, and improves their comprehension by integrating a variety of tools such as video, chapter quizzes, and a full MindTap® Reader of the text. The book's art program includes illustrations, maps, and hundreds of photos directly related to text material, achieving the highest level of pedagogical usefulness, quality, and consistency. Photographs of specimens supplement illustrations to lend a more lifelike appearance. Numerous charts and diagrams summarize key information throughout the text, helping students understand complex scientific material using a visually simple format. Proven pedagogical aids include Quick Reviews, a running glossary, and chapter-ending "Why it Matters" and "Physical Anthropology in Practice" boxes. The text presents fossils in chronological order and connects the different fossil finds to human evolution, so students are better able to understand the big picture of human evolution. "What's Important" tables in the fossil chapters and chapter-ending critical-thinking questions help students grasp course material and complex concepts.