The evolution of human reproduction: A primatological perspective

✍ Scribed by Robert D. Martin

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 2007
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 430 KB
• Volume: 134
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0002-9483
• DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.20734

✦ Synopsis

Successful reconstruction of any aspect of human evolution ideally requires broad-based comparisons with other primates, as recognition of general principles provides a more reliable foundation for inference. Indeed, in many cases it is necessary to conduct comparisons with other placental mammals to test interpretations. This review considers comparative evidence