The book is characterized by its engaging writing style and accessibility, making complex topics easy to understand. It incorporates the latest developments in its field, providing readers with current insights and knowledge. Renowned author Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza praises its clarity and relevance, highlighting its value for those interested in human genetics and anthropology.
Spencer Wells Libri
Spencer Wells è un genetista e antropologo che si concentra sulla migrazione e sulla popolazione umana. Il suo lavoro esamina come la nostra specie si è diffusa in tutto il mondo, rivelando le intricate connessioni genetiche che ci legano tutti. Attraverso i suoi scritti e la sua ricerca, offre un'esplorazione avvincente del nostro passato collettivo e di ciò che significa essere umani.
Travel backward through time from today's scattered billions to the handful of early humans who lived in Africa 60,000 years ago and are ancestors to us all. In Deep Ancestry, scientist and National Geographic explorer Spencer Wells shows how tiny genetic changes add up over time into a fascinating story. Using scores of real-life examples, helpful analogies, and detailed diagrams and illustrations, he explains exactly how each and every individual's DNA contributes another piece to the jigsaw puzzle of human history. The book takes readers inside the Genographic Project-the landmark study now.
Using the latest genetic and anthropological data, Spencer Wells demonstrates that although humankind's decision to control our own food supply is what propelled us into the modern world, it had many downsides that we're just now beginning to recognize.