![]() ![]() In this new edition he discusses how Ancient DNA studies have revolutionized how we view the recent (post-550 ka) human evolution, and the process of speciation. In this Very Short Introduction Bernard Wood traces the history of paleoanthropology from its beginnings in the eighteenth century to the very latest fossil finds. ![]() ![]() Newly discovered fossil evidence is adding ever more pieces to the puzzle of our past, whilst revolutionary technological advances in the study of ancient DNA are completely reshaping theories of early human populations and migrations. The study of human evolution is advancing rapidly. Explains the functions of geochronology and paleoclimatology.Explains how fossils are found, and analysed, and why they are interpreted in different ways.Discusses discoveries of new taxa, as well as the suggestion from ancient DNA studies of 'ghost' taxa whose fossil records still remains to be discovered.Explores how Ancient DNA studies have revolutionized how we view the recent (post-550 ka) human evolution.Traces the history of paleoanthropology from its beginnings in the eighteenth century to the very latest fossil finds. ![]()
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