Ancestral DNA, human origins, and migrations / Rene J. Herrera, Ralph Garcia-Bertrand.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Herrera, Rene J., author.

Garcia-Bertrand, Ralph, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human evolution.

Human genetics.

Human beings--Migrations.

Human beings.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (590 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London, United Kingdom : Academic Press, [2018]

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- 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

Contents:

The nature of evolution

Early hominins

Origin of modern humans

The exodus out of Africa

The settlement of the Near East

Neanderthals, Denisovans, and Hobbits

Dispersals into India

The occupation of Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and Australia

The Austronesian expansion

From Africa to the Americas

The Bantu expansion

Modern humans in Europe

The agricultural revolutions

The silk roads.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780128041284

0128041285

9780128041246

0128041242