DNA for Archaeologists /
The ability to use DNA evidence is revolutionizing our understanding of the past. This book introduces archaeologists to the basics of DNA research so they can understand the powers and pitfalls of using DNA data in archaeological analysis and interpretation. By concentrating on the principles and a...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Walnut Creek :
Left Coast Press,
2012.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- List of Illustrations; Acknowledgements; 1. Why Read This Book?; 2. DNA: The Basics; 3. Ancient DNA; 4. Ethics of Molecular Anthropological Research; 5. Hominin Origins and Relationships; 6. Population Origins and Dispersals; 7. Human Impacts-Extinction, Domestication, and Utilization of Plants and Animals; 8. Individualization and Other Applications of Ancient DNA; 9. Conclusions; Notes; Glossary; References; Index; About the Authors.