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The Invisible History of the Human Race: How DNA and History Shape Our Identities and Our Futures
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Invisible History of the Human Race: How DNA and History Shape Our Identities and Our Futures
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Christine Kenneally
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:368 | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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Category/Genre | General Popular science Genetics (non-medical) Human biology |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781863958066
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Classifications | Dewey:599.93 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Black Inc.
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Imprint |
Black Inc.
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Publication Date |
27 January 2016 |
Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
InThe Invisible History of the Human Race, Christine Kenneally reveals that, remarkably, it is not only our biological history that is coded in our DNA, but also our social history. She breaks down myths of determinism and draws on cutting-edge research to explore how both historical artefacts and our DNA tell us where we have come from and where we may be going. We are doomed to repeat history if we fail to learn from it, but how are we affected by the forces that are invisible to us? What role does Neanderthal DNA play in our genetic makeup? How did the theory of eugenics embraced by Nazi Germany first develop? How is trust passed down in Africa, and silence inherited in Tasmania? How are private companies like Ancestry.com uncovering, preserving and potentially editing the past? In The Invisible History of the Human Race, Christine Kenneally reveals that, remarkably, it is not only our biological history that is coded in our DNA, but also our social history. She breaks down myths of determinism and draws on cutting-edge research to explore how both historical artefacts and our DNA tell us where we have come from and where we may be going. A New York Times Notable Book 'The richest, freshest, most fun book on genetics in some time.' The New York Times Book Review 'Original and provocative.'TheNew Yorker ' A sparkling, sometimes harrowing read.' Nature Shortlisted 2015 Stella Prize Shortlisted2015 Queensland Literary Awards Winner 2015 Bragg UNSW Press Prize for Science Writing
Author Biography
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