
Ancestral DNA, Human Origins, and Migrations
- 1st Edition - June 19, 2018
- Authors: Rene J. Herrera, Ralph Garcia-Bertrand
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 4 1 2 4 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 4 1 2 8 - 4
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… Read more

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
Researchers and graduate students in human genetics, evolutionary biology, human evolution, human population genetics
1. The Nature of Evolution2. Early Hominins3. Origin of Modern Humans4. The Exodus Out of Africa5. The Settlement of the Near East6. Neanderthals, Denisovans, and Hobbits7. Dispersals Into India8. The Occupation of Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and Australia9. The Austronesian Expansion10. From Africa to the Americas11. The Bantu Expansion12. Modern Humans in Europe13. The Agricultural Revolutions14. The Silk Roads
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 19, 2018
- Language: English
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