About this title: A finalist for the National Book Award, this work follows 150,000 years of human history, tracing the origins of modern humans and the migration of our ancestors throughout the world. Maps throughout.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Mariner Books
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780618352104ISBN:0618352104
Description: Good. Nice copy. Tanning is present on the outer edges. Cover has minimal wear. Binding is tight. Some books may be ex-library books. read more
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Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Wraps have light edgewear, spine is unbent. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Mariner Books
Date Published: 2003-04-01
ISBN-13:9780618352104ISBN:0618352104
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Mariner Books
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780618352104ISBN:0618352104
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Mariner Books
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780618352104ISBN:0618352104
Description: Good. This book is in good condition. Minimal wear and tear. This item was a donation to Goodwill of Greater Washington. Thank you for your purchase. Your order will be processed within 2 business days of receipt. read more
"Olson's overview of genetic research on the migrations of modern humans out of Africa and into every inhabited land is very useful. He includes good notes for those wishing to read the primary sources. Although the material is fascinating, the style is somewhat unexciting. The book would benefit from a section on the spread of those hominids who left Africa in earlier migrations, since the work refers to the encounters between modern humans and pre-modern humans already established in territories outside Africa. I was not convinced by Olson's strong assertion of the primacy of nurture over nature in explaining differences between people. I believe he is right in emphasizing the role of culture over genetics in explaining the differences between peoples (nationalities, tribes, etc.), but with individuals, twin studies have shown that genetics exert powerful influences not yet fully understood. I recommend it with the reservations noted above."
"Gets a bit preachy in the last few chapters. Granted it's preachy throughout but it really starts to hammer at you in the last few chapters. Another reviewer is right, the proper title for this book should be 'The Case Against Racism.'
The actual scientific information is good. Could use better maps and illustrations as well."
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