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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.
Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology.
Group Author: Garcia-Bertrand, Ralph
Published: Academic Press,
Publisher Address: London, United Kingdom ; San Diego, CA, United States :
Publication Dates: [2018]
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Subjects:
Human evolution.
Human genetics.
Human beings > Migrations.
Genealogy.
Heredity.
NATURE > Mammals. > Mammals.
SCIENCE > Mammals. > Mammals. > Mammals.
Biological Evolution.
Human Migration.
Genetics.
Animals.
Humans.
Electronic books.
Fulltext.
Internet Resources.
Maps.
Online Access: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780128041246
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.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xii, 576 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780128041284
0128041285
Index Number: GN281
CLC: Q981.1
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.

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