![]() ![]() Considering the contributions of related sciences such as palaeoclimatology, geochronology, systematics, genetics, and developmental biology, Wood explores our latest understandings of our own evolution. The combination of ancient and modern human DNA has contributed to discoveries of new taxa, as well as the suggestion of 'ghost' taxa whose fossil records still remain to be discovered. Human Evolution A Very Short Introduction - The study of human evolution is advancing rapidly Newly discovered fossil evidence is adding ever more pieces to. 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 palaeoanthropology 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. Human Evolution: A Very Short Introduction traces the history of palaeoanthropology from its beginnings in the 18th century to the very latest fossil finds. The study of human evolution is advancing rapidly. ![]()
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