Genetic Ancestry

Genetic Ancestry
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 117
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ISBN-10 : 9781000204810
ISBN-13 : 1000204812
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Book Synopsis Genetic Ancestry by : Jada Benn Torres

Download or read book Genetic Ancestry written by Jada Benn Torres and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genetic Ancestry focuses on the scientific nature and limitations of genetic ancestry testing. Co-authored by a genetic anthropologist and a cultural anthropologist, it examines the social, historical, and cultural dimensions of how people interpret genetic ancestry data. Utilizing examples from popular culture around the world and case studies from the Caribbean, the chapters highlight how genetic technology can sometimes bolster racial thinking and serve as tool of resistance and social justice.


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