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Science In Action

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Ancient Adolescence: Puberty in the Upper Paleolithic

This chapter examines the skeletal analysis of early humans to understand the stages of puberty, comparing the physical development of Upper Paleolithic teens with those of medieval and modern societies. It highlights the innate timing of puberty across eras while addressing the differing lifestyle contexts faced by adolescents in the past and present.

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