Ancestral DNA, human origins, and migrations /

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 p...

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Main Authors: Herrera, Rene J. (Author), Garcia-Bertrand, Ralph (Author)
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London, United Kingdom ; San Diego, CA, United States : Academic Press, [2018]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 576 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780128041284
0128041285