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Mapping Human History : Genes, Race, and Our Common Origins
by Steve Olson
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The Ancestor's Tale
by Richard Dawkins
"Taking his cue from Chaucer, noted Oxford biologist Dawkins (The Selfish Gene, etc.) works his way narratively backward through time. As the path reaches points where humanity's ancestors converge with those of other species—primates, mammals, amphibians and so on—various creatures have tales that carry an evolutionary lesson." Publishers Weekly
For a general audience, but some biology background will help.
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The Seven Daughters of Eve
by Brian Sykes
Describes "the creation of a genetic map of Western Europe, showing that over 95% of native Europeans can trace their ancestry back to one of seven individual women. To trace this lineage Sykes and his team used mitochondria, tiny structures within each cell, which are passed on purely down the maternal line. ...All in all, this is an excellent piece of popular-science writing, unveiling a fascinating story about human inter-relatedness. It deserves to be widely read". Elizabeth Sourbut for Amazon.com
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The Great Human Diasporas: The History of Diversity and Evolutions
by Luigi Lucca Cavalli-Sforza
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Nature
Level: Intermediate |
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The History and Geography of Human Genes
by Luigi Lucca Cavalli-Sforza
"The most comprehensive treatment of human genetic variations available.... It will likely play an important role in future research in anthropological genetics..."
Science Magazine
Level: Advanced |
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The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey
by Spencer Wells
"Readers interested in a fairly technical, but not overwhelming, summary of the remarkable conclusions of 21st-century human evolutionary biology will find The Journey of Man a perfect primer". Therese Littleton for Amazon.com
Level: Intermediate |
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DNA & Genealogy
by Colleen Fitzpatrick, Ph.D. and Andrew Yeiser
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Trace Your Roots with DNA : Using Genetic Tests to Explore Your Family Tree
by Megan Smolenyak, Ann Turner
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Honoring Our Ancestors: Inspiring Stories of the Quest for Our Roots
by Megan Smolenyak
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Unlocking Your Genetic History : A Step-by-Step Guide to Discovering Your Family's Medical and Genetic Heritage
by Thomas H. Shawker
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Genes, Peoples and Languages
by Luigi Lucca Cavalli-Sforza
Level: Intermediate |
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Phylogenetic Trees Made Easy: A How-To Manual, Second Edition
by Barry G. Hall
Level: Intermediate |
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Genetic Genealogy DNA Testing Dictionary
by Charles Kerchner, Jr.
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DNA for Family Historians
by Alan Savin
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The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey (Video)
by Spencer We
Level: All |
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