The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey
- ISBN-10
- 069111532X
- ISBN-13
- 9780691115320
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 224
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Author
- Spencer Wells
Description
Traces the history and origins of human evolution, discussing how the human species spread out of Africa, why different races exist, and who our real ancestors are and are not.
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