Human Evolution [electronic resource] : A Very Short Introduction, 2nd Edition
Bernard Wood2021
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The study of human evolution is advancing rapidly. Newly discovered fossil
evidence is adding ever more pieces to the puzzle of our past, whilst
revolutionary technological advances in the study of ancient DNA are completely
reshaping theories of early human populations and migrations.
In this Very Short Introduction , Bernard Wood traces the history of
paleoanthropology from its beginnings in the eighteenth century to the very
latest fossil finds. In this new edition he discusses how ancient DNA studies
have revolutionized how we view the recent (post-550 ka) human evolution, and
the process of speciation. The combination of ancient and modern human DNA has
contributed to discoveries of new taxa, as well as the suggestion of "ghost"
taxa whose fossil records still remain to be discovered. Considering the
contributions of related sciences such as paleoclimatology, geochronology,
systematics, genetics, and developmental biology, Wood explores our latest
understandings...
Main title:
Author:
Bernard Wood, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Tantor Audio, 2021
Collation:
1 online resource (1 audio file) (103 MB, 03:45:12 H)
Performers:
Narrator: Mike Cooper
Audience:
Adult
System details:
Platform: findawayMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781666120738
Language:
English
BRN:
436770
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