Inspired by Humankind Emerging, 8th Edition , this brand new Concise Edition takes a chronological approach. It features an emphasis on student learning through critical thinking and application and offers comprehensive coverage of human population genetics and human variation.   One reviewer comments, "This is probably the best [text] I have seen for introducing students to the facts and interpretations in human evolution. It does a commendable job in integrating the paleontological and archaeological evidence [and] engages students with well-written and exciting expositions on some of the most important debates in the field."