Chapter 12: The Evolution of Modern Humanity
Chapter 12: The Evolution of Modern Humanity
Overview
This chapter begins with an examination of two popular models for the evolution of anatomically modern people: multiregional evolution and population replacement. It then proceeds to test each model’s predictions against the paleontological and archaeological records, the genetic evidence and the expectations of evolutionary theory. This is followed by a brief look at the shape of the human evolutionary tree, from the time of the australopithecines to the present. Next is a look at the extent and possible origins of contemporary human biological diversity. The chapter concludes by rejecting the notion that humanity can be divided into races.Practice Exam (42 Questions)
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