Routledge Dynamics of Human Reproduction - Anthropology Book

Explore the complex factors of human fertility with Dynamics of Human Reproduction: Biology, Biometry, Demography. Published by Routledge, this volume won the W. W. Howells Award for the Outstanding Book in Biological Anthropology. It provides an integrated and up-to-date overview of the physiological and behavioral factors that influence human reproduction across different populations. Author Wood uses his expertise as both an anthropologist and a demographer to examine the causes of variation in fertility. By summarizing data from a wide range of societies, the text offers a deep look into human reproductive patterns. A significant portion of the work is dedicated to studying natural fertility populations, specifically those where modern contraceptives and induced abortions are not present. This book serves as a foundational resource for students and professionals studying the foundations of human behavior through a biological and demographic lens.