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The Invisible History of the Human Race: How DNA and History Shape Our Identities and Our Futures
The Invisible History of the Human Race How DNA and History Shape Our Identities and Our Futures Author:Christine Kenneally “The richest, freshest, most fun book on genetics in some time.? —The New York Times Book Review — — We are doomed to repeat history if we fail to learn from it, but how are we affected by forces that are invisible to us? In The Invisible History of the Human Race, Christine Kenneally draws on cutting-edge research to examine how the latest disc... more »overies in fields ranging from genetics to economics reveal where we come from—and where we may be heading. The rich legacy of humanity is a treasure trove that exists not only in the form of historical artifacts but also in our very DNA, our names, and even our emotions. From fateful ancient encounters to modern mass migrations and medical diagnoses, the forces that have shaped the world have ultimately shaped each human who inhabits it. Kenneally takes the reader from the massive global genealogical database assembled by the Mormon Church to dusty archives containing Australian prison records to the private companies that are capitalizing on our latest obsession with lineage. Deeply researched and carefully crafted, this is a profound exploration of the very roots of human identity. « less
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