Genetic Ancestry: Our Stories, Our Pasts

ISBN-13: 9780367026240 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 120 str.

Jada Benn Torres; Gabriel A. Torres Colón

Opis

Genetic Ancestry focuses on the scientific nature and limitations of genetic ancestry testing. Co-authored by a genetic anthropologist and a cultural anthropologist, it examines the social, historical, and cultural dimensions of how people interpret genetic ancestry data.

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. What is a genetic ancestry test?;  2. How do humans think about the past and their ancestors?;  3.Genetic perspectives on the past;  4. Race, the elephant in the room;  5. Anténor Firmin and biological anthropology as anti-racism;  6. Genetic ancestry as empowerment;  Conclusion: Our stories, our past