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OverviewData from molecular genetics have changed our views on the origin, spread and timescale of our species across this planet. But how can we reveal more detail about the demography of ancient human populations? For example, is it possible to determine when and how many people arrived at a certain continent, and which route they took from a choice of geographically plausible options? One of the most promising tools for such investigation is computer simulation incorporating various demographic scenarios. The simulation outcomes must be evaluated by teams with archaeological expertise, since archaeological evidence is generally the best evidence currently available on the population histories of geographical regions. This book is a summary of the landmark conference held in Cambridge in 2005, where specialists in simulations and molecular genetics as well as archaeologists came together to present and evaluate the state of the art, and to discuss future possibilities. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter Forster , A. Colin Renfrew , Shuichi MatsumuraPublisher: McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research Imprint: McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 28.20cm Weight: 1.111kg ISBN: 9781902937458ISBN 10: 1902937457 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 31 July 2008 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsI have found, as I am sure most people will, that this book is appealing and enjoyable, and I am confident that it will be accessible to all. The book is written throughout in non-specialist language and covers such a vast range of fascinating topics that I think it is essential for everybody. It is written by scholars with on-going research in the field and with long histories of similar research and so you could not wish for a more well-informed text. The figures are very informative and are well utilized, offering an invaluable aid to the text. At $50 there is no excuse for not having this book in your collection.'--Kyle Billington, Department of Archaeology, University of Sheffield PaleoAnthropology (01/01/2011) I have found, as I am sure most people will, that this book is appealing and enjoyable, and I am confident that it will be accessible to all. The book is written throughout in non-specialist language and covers such a vast range of fascinating topics that I think it is essential for everybody. It is written by scholars with on-going research in the field and with long histories of similar research and so you could not wish for a more well-informed text. The figures are very informative and are well utilized, offering an invaluable aid to the text. At $50 there is no excuse for not having this book in your collection.'--Kyle Billington, Department of Archaeology, University of Sheffield Paleoanthropology (01/01/2011) Author Informationedited by Shuichi Matsumura, Peter Forster, and Colin Renfrew Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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