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The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey

by Spencer Wells

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Around 60,000 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.

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Leading geneticist and television personality Wells uses cutting-edge science to rewrite the fascinating story of man's early ancestors, as seen in the companion PBS/National Geographic special.

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ISBN:

9780812971460

Author:

Wells, Spencer

Publisher:

Random House Trade

Location:

New York

Subject:

General

Subject:

Human genetics

Subject:

Human evolution

Subject:

Human population genetics

Subject:

Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics

Subject:

Life Sciences - Evolution - Human

Subject:

Anthropology - Physical

Subject:

General science

Subject:

Genetics

Copyright:

2004

Edition Description:

Rh Trade PB

Series Volume:

97/102

Publication Date:

20040231

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Illustrations:

10 LINE DRAWINGS; 4 MAPS

Pages:

240

Dimensions:

8.01x5.19x.53 in. .38 lbs.

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Product details 240 pages Random House Trade - 2004-08-18 English 9780812971460 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Libri, Leading geneticist and television personality Wells uses cutting-edge science to rewrite the fascinating story of man's early ancestors, as seen in the companion PBS/National Geographic special.