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The History and Geography of Human Genes: Abridged paperback Edition
L L Cavalli-Sforza
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Description for The History and Geography of Human Genes: Abridged paperback Edition
Paperback. Offers the reconstruction of where human populations originated and the paths by which they spread throughout the world. By mapping the worldwide geographic distribution of genes for over 110 traits in over 1800 primarily aboriginal populations, this title offers charted migrations and devised a clock by which to date evolutionary history. Num Pages: 432 pages, maps. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSAK; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 280 x 203 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1024.
Hailed as a breakthrough in the understanding of human evolution, The History and Geography of Human Genes offers the first full-scale reconstruction of where human populations originated and the paths by which they spread throughout the world. By mapping the worldwide geographic distribution of genes for over 110 traits in over 1800 primarily aboriginal populations, the authors charted migrations and devised a clock by which to date evolutionary history. This monumental work is now available in a more affordable paperback edition without the myriad illustrations and maps, but containing the full text and partial appendices of the authors' pathbreaking endeavor. ... Read more
Hailed as a breakthrough in the understanding of human evolution, The History and Geography of Human Genes offers the first full-scale reconstruction of where human populations originated and the paths by which they spread throughout the world. By mapping the worldwide geographic distribution of genes for over 110 traits in over 1800 primarily aboriginal populations, the authors charted migrations and devised a clock by which to date evolutionary history. This monumental work is now available in a more affordable paperback edition without the myriad illustrations and maps, but containing the full text and partial appendices of the authors' pathbreaking endeavor. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
428
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Condition
New
Weight
1022g
Number of Pages
432
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691029054
SKU
V9780691029054
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About L L Cavalli-Sforza
L. Luca Cavalli-Sforza is Professor of Genetics at Stanford University, Paolo Menozzi is Professor of Ecology at the University of Parma, andAlberto Piazza is Professor of Human Genetics at the Medical School of Turin University.
Reviews for The History and Geography of Human Genes: Abridged paperback Edition
"This is the most comprehensive treatment of human genetic variations available... It will likely play an important role in future research in anthropological genetics... An impressive display of synthesis and analysis."
Science "This is the most comprehensive treatment of human genetic variations available... An impressive display of synthesis and analysis."
Science "This long-awaited magnum opus is a major contribution to our knowledge ... Read more
Science "This is the most comprehensive treatment of human genetic variations available... An impressive display of synthesis and analysis."
Science "This long-awaited magnum opus is a major contribution to our knowledge ... Read more