Reflections of our past : how human history is revealed in our genes

John H. Relethford

An accessible and absorbing examination of how the genes of living people reveal the history of humankind, from the origins of humans 6 million years ago to the present. Where did modern humans come from and how important are the biological differences among us? Are we descended from Neanderthals? How many races of people are there? Were Native Americans the first settlers of the New World? How can we tell if Thomas Jefferson had a child with Sally Hemings? Through an engaging examination of issues such as these, and using non-technical language, Reflections of Our Past shows how anthropologists use genetic information to test theories and define possible answers to fundamental questions in human history. By looking at genetic variation in the world today, we can reconstruct the recent and remote events and processes that created the variation we see, providing a fascinating reflection of our genetic past. Reflections of Our Past is a W. W. Howells Book Prize Winner and Choice Outstanding Academic Title.

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書名 Reflections of our past : how human history is revealed in our genes
著作者等 Relethford, John
出版元 Westview Press
刊行年月 2003
ページ数 257 p.
大きさ 24 cm
ISBN 0813339588
NCID BA70648079
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言語 英語
出版国 アメリカ合衆国
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