Unlocking the Past: How Archaeologists Are Rewriting Human

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Unlocking the Past: How Archaeologists Are Rewriting Human History with Ancient DNA

The science of bioarchaeologyâ€”a cutting edge and enlightening fieldâ€”reveals the secrets of our past in â€œone of the most important books of the yearâ€ (New Statesman).
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In Unlocking the Past, Martin Jonesâ€”a leading expert at the forefront of bioarchaeology, the discipline that gave Michael Crichton the premise for Jurassic Parkâ€”explains how this pioneering science is rewriting human history and unlocking the stories of our past.
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For the first time, the building blocks of ancient lifeâ€”DNA, proteins, and fats that have long been trapped in fossils and rockâ€”have become widely accessible to scientists. Their amazing discoveries have influenced the archaeological debate at almost every level and continue to reshape our understanding of the pastâ€”from the actual ingredients used in ancient diets, to when human beings began boiling water, to how mankind survived in its most primitive state.
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Conveying both the excitement of innovative research and the sometimes bruising rough-and-tumble of scientific debate, â€œJones writes with clarity and marvelous control, with elegance, wit, and large helpings of brillianceâ€ (Financial Times).

Country	USA
Author	Martin Jones
Binding	Kindle Edition
Edition	Revised, Updated
EISBN	9781628724790
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Arcade Publishing
Manufacturer	Arcade Publishing
NumberOfPages	348
PublicationDate	2016-07-12
Publisher	Arcade Publishing
ReleaseDate	2018-11-10
Studio	Arcade Publishing

Unlocking the Past: How Archaeologists Are Rewriting Human History with Ancient DNA

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