Human evolution is one of the most contentious areas of science. Genetics is beginning to offer powerful insights into our past, but the results continue to be controversial. This stimulating and challenging book of essays, written for a broad audience, looks at the links between genes, language, and the archeological record and evaluates the potential of genetics for uncovering our history.
Language
English
Pages
208
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Release
February 24, 2000
ISBN
0198502745
ISBN 13
9780198502746
The Human Inheritance: Genes, Languages, and Evolution
Human evolution is one of the most contentious areas of science. Genetics is beginning to offer powerful insights into our past, but the results continue to be controversial. This stimulating and challenging book of essays, written for a broad audience, looks at the links between genes, language, and the archeological record and evaluates the potential of genetics for uncovering our history.