Summary of Origin

ORIGIN: A Genetic History of the Americas by Jennifer Raff tells the tale of who the earliest peoples in the Americas were, how and why they crossed the Atlantic, how and why they moved south, and how they lived, using a new and powerful type of evidence: their whole genomes. ORIGIN gives a broad review of these new histories from North and South America, as well as a look at how genetics can provide information about human history and evolution.ORIGIN is a historical and contemporary investigation of how genetics is presently being utilized to generate myths that have a significant influence on Indigenous peoples in the Americas. It serves as a primer for anybody interested in how genetics has gotten intertwined with identity in society's response to the question of "Who is indigenous?"This is the SUMMARY of the book, Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas by Jennifer Raff, which in no way intends to displace the original work but offers the following:* An in-depth analysis of the book* An efficiently written work that conveys the authors' message in a reader-friendly manner.* A sufficient synopsis of the author's main ideas.These and many more can be found in this little book of immeasurable value! Click on the Buy Now button to Order your copy now!.---------DISCLAIMERThis book is an unofficial summary and analysis of Jennifer Raff's book, Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas, which should be read in conjunction with the original work, not as a substitute. This content is solely the responsibility of Quick Reads, which is not affiliated with the original author in any way.