University of Calcutta

Graduate Student, Anthropology

GeoTraveler ROMEO~ AVATAR

University College of Science & Technology (Ballygunge Science College)

About

I am a dedicated Independent Researcher of Paleoanthropology, Human paleontology, Paleoprimatology & Prehistory studied at Graduate School of Anthropology Department of University of Calcutta, India.

Paleoanthropology, also spelled as Palaeoanthropology, also called Human Paleontology is an interdisciplinary branch of anthropology concerned with the origins and development of early humans. Fossils are assessed by the techniques of physical anthropology, comparative anatomy, and the theory of evolution. Artifacts, such as bone and stone tools, are identified and their significance for the physical and mental development of early humans interpreted by the techniques of archaeology and ethnology. Dating of fossils by geologic strata, chemical tests, or radioactive-decay rates requires knowledge of the physical sciences.

Studying hominid fossil evidence, such as petrified bones and footprints, as well as artifacts such as tools, and even incorporating knowledge of current primate species, paleoanthropologists essentially study the origin of human beings.

Of great interest to this field is the theory of human evolution, including the pattern and process of evolution, or the search for the "missing link" between the apes and humans. Many paleoanthropologists have made their name through finding fossils purported to be of such an intermediate species, such as Davidson Black, who discovered "Peking Man," Eugene Dubois with "Java Man," Richard Leakey and his "Turkana Boy," and Donald Johanson who discovered the 3.2 million year old Australopithecine fossil " Lucy." Beyond the excitement of finding such examples, these scientists also debate the geographical origins of humankind, with each find supporting or disproving the various theories. Historically, a major source of controversy has been the process by which humans have developed, whether by a force with a random component (natural selection) or by the creative force of a Creator God. Abrahamic religions believe in a single-point origin of modern humans, beginning with an "Adam and Eve."

Contact Information:
Mr. Sanjoy Kumar Chatterjee,
University College of Science & Technology,
University of Calcutta,
35, Ballygunge Science College,
Kolkata - 700019, West Bengal, India.

                              Thanking You.

With best regards. - ROMEO AVATAR~

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