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A Brief History Of Everyone Who Ever Lived: The Human Story Retold Through Our Genes
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National Book Critics Circle Award2017 Nonfiction Finalistnothing Less Than A Tour De Forcea Heady Amalgam Of Science, History, A Little Bit Of Anthropology And Plenty Of Nuanced, Captivating Storytelling.The New York Times Book Review, Editors Choicea National Geographic Best Book Of 2017 In Our Unique Genomes, Every One Of Us Carries The Story Of Our Speciesbirths, Deaths, Disease, War, Famine, Migration, And A Lot Of Sex. But Those Stories Have Always Been Locked Awayuntil Now. Who Are Our Ancestors? Where Did They Come From? Geneticists Have Suddenly Become Historians, And The Hard Evidence In Our Dna Has Blown The Lid Off What We Thought We Knew. Acclaimed Science Writer Adam Rutherford Explains Exactly How Genomics Is Completely Rewriting The Human Storyfrom 100,000 Years Ago To The Present.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived'? A: The book explores the human story through the lens of genetics, detailing how our genomes tell the history of our species, including aspects like migration, disease, and ancestry.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived' is Adam Rutherford, an acclaimed science writer.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on September 4, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 416 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived' suitable for all readers? A: Yes, the book is designed for a general audience, making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging for readers of all backgrounds.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: The book was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in 2017 and was named a National Geographic Best Book of 2017.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or graphs? A: While the book primarily focuses on text, it may contain illustrations or graphs to help explain genetic concepts.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about their genetic heritage, how genetics influences our understanding of history, and insights into human evolution.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this listing is for the reprint edition of 'A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived'.