People of the great ocean: aspects of human biology of the early pacific
Auteur :
Houghton, Philip
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521119306
Date de publication :
17 sept. 2009
Dimensions :
24,4 x 17,0 x 1,6 cm
Poids :
490 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This 1996 work documents the biology of the first human settlers of the Pacific islands. The book discusses the distinctive Pacific environment and how its inhabitants evolved in response to the particular demands of the region. Houghton presents extensive research, while offering an absorbing text.