Simulations, Genetics and Human Prehistory (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781902937458)

Data from molecular genetics have changed our views on the origin, spread and timescale of our species across this planet. But how can we reveal more detail about the demography of ancient human populations? For example, is it possible to determine when and how many people arrived at a certain continent, and which route they took from a choice of geographically plausible options? One of the most promising tools for such investigation is computer simulation incorporating various demographic scenarios. The simulation outcomes must be evaluated by teams with archaeological expertise, since archaeological evidence is generally the best evidence currently available on the population histories of geographical regions. This book is a summary of the landmark conference held in Cambridge in 2005, where specialists in simulations and molecular genetics as well as archaeologists came together to present and evaluate the state of the art, and to discuss future possibilities.

Author: Peter Forster,A. Colin Renfrew
ISBN-10: 1902937457
ISBN-13: 9781902937458
Publisher: McDonald Institute for Archaeological Researc
Language: English
Published: 07/31/2008
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.45lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.50w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2008 pg. 78