Ancestral DNA, Human Origins, and Migrations
- ISBN-10
- 0128041285
- ISBN-13
- 9780128041284
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 588
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-06-13
- Publisher
- Academic Press
- Authors
- Rene J. Herrera, Ralph Garcia-Bertrand
Description
Ancestral DNA, Human Origins, and Migrations describes the genesis of humans in Africa and the subsequent story of how our species migrated to every corner of the globe. Different phases of this journey are presented in an integrative format with information from a number of disciplines, including population genetics, evolution, anthropology, archaeology, climatology, linguistics, art, music, folklore and history. This unique approach weaves a story that has synergistic impact in the clarity and level of understanding that will appeal to those researching, studying, and interested in population genetics, evolutionary biology, human migrations, and the beginnings of our species. Integrates research and information from the fields of genetics, evolution, anthropology, archaeology, climatology, linguistics, art, music, folklore and history, among others Presents the content in an entertaining and synergistic style to facilitate a deep understanding of human population genetics Informs on the origins and recent evolution of our species in an approachable manner
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