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Variation, Culture and Evolution in African Populations: Papers in Honour of Dr Hertha de Villiers
Published by Witwatersrand University Press 1986, hardcover, large format, illustrated, index, 258 pages, condition : new.
De Villiers was a pioneering South African physical anthropologist renowned for her objective, precise research into the origins of indigenous Southern African populations.
The volume is a collection of papers by 19 contributors from diverse fields, reflecting Dr De Villiers' interdisciplinary interests.
The papers cover physical anthropology, palaeoanthropology, archaeology, and anthropometry.
Key Themes:
Human Evolution: Investigates the biological and cultural evolution of African populations.
Regional Studies: Includes specific research such as fingerprints of Namibian populations and the origins of indigenous groups in Southern Africa.
Material Culture: Explores the connection between biology and culture, ranging from "pottery to posture".
Biographical Features: The book includes a curriculum vitae of Dr Hertha de Villiers and a comprehensive bibliography of her academic works.
