Evolutionary Biology of the Human Pelvis

An Integrative Approach

Bibliographic Data

ID23494561
AuthorsCara M Wall-Scheffler, Helen K Kurki, Benjamin M Auerbach
Year2019
Publication date2019-01-01
Open AccessNo
TypeBOOK
VenueEvolutionary Biology of the Human Pelvis (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherCambridge University Press (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1017/9781108185738
OpenAlexW3000733798
ISBN9781108185738
Open LibraryOL34741093M
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited499

This book provides a synthetic overview of all evidence concerning the evolution of the morphology of the human pelvis, including comparative anatomy, clinical and experimental studies, and quantitative evolutionary models. By integrating these lines of research, this is the first book to bring all sources of evidence together to develop a coherent statement about the current state of the art in understanding pelvic evolution. Second, and related to this, the volume is the first detailed assessment of existing paradigms about the evolution of the pelvis, especially the obstetric dilemma. The authors argue that there are many 'dilemmas', but these must be approached using a testable methodology, rather than on the proviso of a single paradigm. The volume clearly contributes to greater scientific knowledge about human variation and evolution, and has implications for clinicians working within reproductive health. A thought-provoking read for students, researchers and professionals in the fields of biological anthropology, human evolutionary anthropology, paleoanthropology, bioarchaeology, biology, developmental biology and obstetrics.

Comparative anatomy · human diversity · Human evolution · human pelvis · pelvic morphology · Reproductive health · Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior · Morphological variations and asymmetry · Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology · Pelvis