Author: Spencer Wells
Edition:
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0812971469
Edition:
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0812971469
The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey
Around 60,000 years ago, a man-genetically identical to us-lived in Africa.
Around 60000 years ago, a man-- genetically identical to us-- lived in Africa. Every person alive today is descended from him. How did this real-life Adam wind up as the father of us all? What happened to the descendants of other men who lived at the same time? And why, if modern humans share a single prehistoric ancestor, do we come in so many sizes, shapes, and races? Examining the hidden secrets of human evolution in our genetic code, Spencer Wells reveals how developments in the revolutionary science of population genetics have made it possible to create a family tree for the whole of humanity. Replete with marvelous anecdotes and remarkable information, from the truth about the real Adam and Eve to the way differing racial types emerged, The Journey of Man is an enthralling, epic tour through the history and development of early humankind.
Every person alive today is descended from him. How did this real-life Adam wind up as the father of us all? What happened to the descendants of other men who lived at the same time? And why, if modern humans share a single prehistoric ancestor, do we come in so many sizes, shapes, and races?
Examining the hidden secrets of human evolution in our genetic code, Spencer Wells reveals how developments in the revolutionary science of population genetics have made it possible to create a family tree for the whole of humanity. Replete with marvelous anecdotes and remarkable information, from the truth about the real Adam and Eve to the way differing racial types
Journey of Man DVD
How did the human race populate the world? A group of geneticists have worked on the question for a decade, arriving at a startling conclusion: the "global family tree" can be traced to one African man who lived 60000 years ago. Dr. Spencer Wells hosts this innovative series, featuring commentary by expert scientists, historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists.
How did the human race populate the world? A group of geneticists have worked on the question for a decade, arriving at a startling conclusion: the "global family tree" can be traced to one African man who lived 60000 years ago. Dr. Spencer Wells hosts this innovative series, featuring commentary by expert scientists, historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists.
author spencer wells format hardback language english publication year 31 10 2002 subject the world ideas culture general interest subject 2 popular science the journey of man a genetic odyssey the internet bookshop uk ltd isbn 0713996250 title the journey of man a genetic odyssey author wells spencer publisher allen lane publication date 2002 binding hardback condition very good sku 1534574 description details 2002 allen lane first hard cover book vg dj vg 9 5 x 6 224 pp 45 colour photos by mar
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Replete with marvelous anecdotes and remarkable information, from the truth about the real Adam and Eve to the way differing racial types
