African Exodus: The Origins of Modern Humanity
by Chris Stringer & Robin McKie
Once in a generation a book such as African Exodus emerges to transform the way we see ourselves. This landmark book, which argues that our genes betray the secret of a single racial stock shared by all of modern humanity, has set off one of the most bitter debates in contemporary science. “We emerged out of Africa,” the authors cont, “less than 100,000 years ago and replaced all other human populations.” Employing persuasive fossil and genetic evidence (the proof is in the blood, not just the bones) and an exceptionally readable style, Stringer and McKie challenge long-held beliefs that suggest we evolved separately as different races with genetic roots reaching back two million years.
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