Ancestral DNA, Human Origins, and Migrations
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Ancestral DNA, Human Origins, and Migrations

  1. 588 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Ancestral DNA, Human Origins, and Migrations

About this book

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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Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Preface
  7. Chapter 1. The Nature of Evolution
  8. Chapter 2. Early Hominins
  9. Chapter 3. Origin of Modern Humans
  10. Chapter 4. The Exodus Out of Africa
  11. Chapter 5. The Settlement of the Near East
  12. Chapter 6. Neanderthals, Denisovans, and Hobbits
  13. Chapter 7. Dispersals Into India
  14. Chapter 8. The Occupation of Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and Australia
  15. Chapter 9. The Austronesian Expansion
  16. Chapter 10. From Africa to the Americas
  17. Chapter 11. The Bantu Expansion
  18. Chapter 12. Modern Humans in Europe
  19. Chapter 13. The Agricultural Revolutions
  20. Chapter 14. The Silk Roads
  21. Index