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  • Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past

    David Reich

    eBook (Vintage, March 27, 2018)
    A groundbreaking book about how ancient DNA has profoundly changed our understanding of human history. Geneticists like David Reich have made astounding advances in the field of genomics, which is proving to be as important as archeology, linguistics, and written records as a means to understand our ancestry. In Who We Are and How We Got Here, Reich allows readers to discover how the human genome provides not only all the information a human embryo needs to develop but also the hidden story of our species. Reich delves into how the genomic revolution is transforming our understanding of modern humans and how DNA studies reveal deep inequalities among different populations, between the sexes, and among individuals. Provocatively, Reich’s book suggests that there might very well be biological differences among human populations but that these differences are unlikely to conform to common stereotypes. Drawing upon revolutionary findings and unparalleled scientific studies, Who We Are and How We Got Here is a captivating glimpse into humankind—where we came from and what that says about our lives today.
  • Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past

    David Reich

    Paperback (Vintage, Feb. 5, 2019)
    A groundbreaking book about how ancient DNA has profoundly changed our understanding of human history. Geneticists like David Reich have made astounding advances in the field of genomics, which is proving to be as important as archeology, linguistics, and written records as a means to understand our ancestry. In Who We Are and How We Got Here, Reich allows readers to discover how the human genome provides not only all the information a human embryo needs to develop but also the hidden story of our species. Reich delves into how the genomic revolution is transforming our understanding of modern humans and how DNA studies reveal deep inequalities among different populations, between the sexes, and among individuals. Provocatively, Reich’s book suggests that there might very well be biological differences among human populations but that these differences are unlikely to conform to common stereotypes. Drawing upon revolutionary findings and unparalleled scientific studies, Who We Are and How We Got Here is a captivating glimpse into humankind—where we came from and what that says about our lives today.
  • Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past

    David Reich

    Hardcover (Pantheon, March 27, 2018)
    A groundbreaking book about how ancient DNA has profoundly changed our understanding of human history. Geneticists like David Reich have made astounding advances in the field of genomics, which is proving to be as important as archeology, linguistics, and written records as a means to understand our ancestry. In Who We Are and How We Got Here, Reich allows readers to discover how the human genome provides not only all the information a human embryo needs to develop but also the hidden story of our species. Reich delves into how the genomic revolution is transforming our understanding of modern humans and how DNA studies reveal deep inequalities among different populations, between the sexes, and among individuals. Provocatively, Reich’s book suggests that there might very well be biological differences among human populations but that these differences are unlikely to conform to common stereotypes. Drawing upon revolutionary findings and unparalleled scientific studies, Who We Are and How We Got Here is a captivating glimpse into humankind—where we came from and what that says about our lives today.
  • Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past

    David Reich

    MP3 CD (Blackstone Audio, June 26, 2018)
    A groundbreaking book about how ancient DNA has profoundly changed our understanding of human historyGeneticists like David Reich have made astounding advances in the field of genomics, which is proving to be as important as archaeology, linguistics, and written records as a means to understand our ancestry. In Who We Are and How We Got Here, Reich allows listeners to discover how the human genome provides not only all the information a human embryo needs to develop but also the hidden story of our species. Reich delves into how the genomic revolution is transforming our understanding of modern humans and how DNA studies reveal deep inequalities among different populations, between the sexes, and among individuals. Provocatively, Reich's book suggests that there might very well be biological differences among human populations but that these differences are unlikely to conform to common stereotypes.Drawing upon revolutionary findings and unparalleled scientific studies, Who We Are and How We Got Here is a captivating glimpse into humankind--where we came from and what that says about our lives today.
  • Summary & Analysis of Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past | A Guide to the Book by David Reich

    ZIP Reads

    eBook (ZIP Reads, June 4, 2018)
    PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way. If you are the author, publisher, or representative of the original work, please contact info[at]zipreads[dot]co with any questions or concerns. If you'd like to purchase the original book, please paste this link in your browser: https://amzn.to/2LmkwH4In his groundbreaking book, geneticist David Reich presents findings from the "Ancient DNA Revolution," challenging assumptions about where humans came from, how we lived, and how modern race as we know it came to be.Click "Buy Now with 1-Click" to own your copy today! What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include? Synopsis of the original bookA Guide to the science behind ancient DNADistilled findings from his genetic researchA migratory and genetic history of ancient humansInsight into how "modern races" came to beAn ethical analysis of genetic scienceEditorial reviewBackground on the authorAbout the Original Book:In Who We Are and How We Got Here, David Reich challenges long-held notions about the origins of humans and modern concepts of race. In a quickly developing field, new technologies have debunked previously accepted theories and paved the way for an entirely new understanding of where we came from. In this scientifically dense, yet accessible book, Reich will change the way you think about who you are. DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way.Please follow this link: https://amzn.to/2LmkwH4 to purchase a copy of the original book.We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
  • Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the new science of the human past

    David Reich

    Hardcover (Oxford University Press, March 15, 2018)
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  • Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the new science of the human past

    David Reich

    Paperback (OUP Oxford, Feb. 21, 2019)
    The past few years have seen a revolution in our ability to map whole genome DNA from ancient humans. With the ancient DNA revolution, combined with rapid genome mapping of present human populations, has come remarkable insights into our past. This important new data has clarified and added to our knowledge from archaeology and anthropology, helped resolve long-existing controversies, challenged long-held views, and thrown up some remarkable surprises. The emerging picture is one of many waves of ancient human migrations, so that all populations existing today are mixes of ancient ones, as well as in many cases carrying a genetic component from Neanderthals, and, in some populations, Denisovans. David Reich, whose team has been at the forefront of these discoveries, explains what the genetics is telling us about ourselves and our complex and often surprising ancestry. Gone are old ideas of any kind of racial 'purity', or even deep and ancient divides between peoples. Instead, we are finding a rich variety of mixtures. Reich describes the cutting-edge findings from the past few years, and also considers the sensitivities involved in tracing ancestry, with science sometimes jostling with politics and tradition. He brings an important wider message: that we should celebrate our rich diversity, and recognize that every one of us is the result of a long history of migration and intermixing of ancient peoples, which we carry as ghosts in our DNA. What will we discover next?
  • Summary & Analysis of Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past | A Guide to the Book by David Reich

    ZIP Reads

    Paperback (Independently published, June 5, 2018)
    PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way. If you are the author, publisher, or representative of the original work, please contact info[at]zipreads[dot]co with any questions or concerns. If you'd like to purchase the original book, please paste this link in your browser: https://amzn.to/2LmkwH4In his groundbreaking book, geneticist David Reich presents findings from the "Ancient DNA Revolution," challenging assumptions about where humans came from, how we lived, and how modern race as we know it came to be.Click "Buy Now with 1-Click" to own your copy today! What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include? Synopsis of the original bookA Guide to the science behind ancient DNADistilled findings from his genetic researchA migratory and genetic history of ancient humansInsight into how "modern races" came to beAn ethical analysis of genetic scienceEditorial reviewBackground on the authorAbout the Original Book:In Who We Are and How We Got Here, David Reich challenges long-held notions about the origins of humans and modern cocnepts of race. In a quickly developing field, new technologies have debunked previously accepted theories and paved the way for an entirely new understanding of where we came from. In this scientifically dense, yet accessible book, Reich will change the way you think about who you are. DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way.Please follow this link: https://amzn.to/2LmkwH4 to purchase a copy of the original book.We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
  • Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past

    David Reich

    Audio CD (Blackstone Audio, June 26, 2018)
    A groundbreaking book about how ancient DNA has profoundly changed our understanding of human historyGeneticists like David Reich have made astounding advances in the field of genomics, which is proving to be as important as archaeology, linguistics, and written records as a means to understand our ancestry. In Who We Are and How We Got Here, Reich allows listeners to discover how the human genome provides not only all the information a human embryo needs to develop but also the hidden story of our species. Reich delves into how the genomic revolution is transforming our understanding of modern humans and how DNA studies reveal deep inequalities among different populations, between the sexes, and among individuals. Provocatively, Reich's book suggests that there might very well be biological differences among human populations but that these differences are unlikely to conform to common stereotypes.Drawing upon revolutionary findings and unparalleled scientific studies, Who We Are and How We Got Here is a captivating glimpse into humankind--where we came from and what that says about our lives today.
  • Summary & Analysis of Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past | A Guide to the Book by David Reich

    ZIP Reads, Michael London Anglado

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    PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you're looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.) In his groundbreaking book, geneticist David Reich presents findings from the "Ancient DNA Revolution," challenging assumptions about where humans came from, how we lived, and how modern race as we know it came to be. Buy this audiobook now! What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include? Synopsis of the original book A guide to the science behind ancient DNA Distilled findings from his genetic research A migratory and genetic history of ancient humans Insight into how "modern races" came to be An ethical analysis of genetic science Editorial review Background on the author About the Original Book: In Who We Are and How We Got Here, David Reich challenges long-held notions about the origins of humans and modern concepts of race. In a quickly developing field, new technologies have debunked previously accepted theories and paved the way for an entirely new understanding of where we came from. In this scientifically dense, yet accessible book, Reich will change the way you think about who you are. DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way.
  • Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past

    David Reich, John Lescault

    Audio CD (Blackstone Pub, June 26, 2018)
    A groundbreaking book about how ancient DNA has profoundly changed our understanding of human historyGeneticists like David Reich have made astounding advances in the field of genomics, which is proving to be as important as archaeology, linguistics, and written records as a means to understand our ancestry. In Who We Are and How We Got Here, Reich allows listeners to discover how the human genome provides not only all the information a human embryo needs to develop but also the hidden story of our species. Reich delves into how the genomic revolution is transforming our understanding of modern humans and how DNA studies reveal deep inequalities among different populations, between the sexes, and among individuals. Provocatively, Reich's book suggests that there might very well be biological differences among human populations but that these differences are unlikely to conform to common stereotypes.Drawing upon revolutionary findings and unparalleled scientific studies, Who We Are and How We Got Here is a captivating glimpse into humankind-where we came from and what that says about our lives today.