An extensive overview of the rapidly growing field of biological anthropology; chapters are written by leading scholars who have themselves played a major role in shaping the direction and scope of the discipline. * Extensive overview of the rapidly growing field of biological anthropology * Larsen has created a who s who of biological anthropology, with contributions from the leading authorities in the field * Contributing authors have played a major role in shaping the direction and scope of the topics they write about * Offers discussions of current issues, controversies, and future directions within the area * Presents coverage of the many recent innovations and discoveries that are transforming the subject