Race Evolution

Have you ever thought about who you might be related to? What if we told you that you were related to extraordinary emperors, great kings and magnificent queens? Well, your majesty, you are. In fact, everyone is. And geneticist Adam Rutherford is here to tell you how. Come on an extraordinary adventure through millions of years of human history where you will learn the story of our species from evolution to dinosaurs to you! You will meet kings and queens, pharaohs and vikings, and see just how far and wide humans have migrated around the world.

This volume will revise the way we look at the modern populations of Latin America and North America by providing a totally new view of the history of Native-American and African-American peoples throughout the hemisphere. Africans and Native Americans explores key issues relating to the evolution of racial terminology and European colonialists' perceptions of color, analyzing the development of color classification systems and the specific evolution of key terms such as black, mulatto, and mestizo, which no longer carry their original meanings.

This fascinating food history reveals how a biological mutation turned a simple liquid into a dietary battlefield. Perfect for satisfying your curiosity during a daily commute, this thought-provoking narrative tracks human evolution from prehistoric farming settlements to the highly contested...

Trace the epic evolution of 26.2 miles from an ancient battlefield to the ultimate modern test of human endurance. Perfect for fueling your morning run or inspiring your daily commute, this dramatic sports history separates mythological legend from athletic fact. Feel the triumphant energy of...

Explore the thrilling technological history of cryptography and the relentless cat-and-mouse arms race of cybersecurity. Perfect for an educational commute, this eye-opening narrative traces an unbroken timeline from ancient clay seals to modern state hackers. Discover how every brilliant...

Dive into the gripping military history of human survival, where every new shield sparks a deadly arms race. Perfect for an engaging commute or deep-focus learning, this sweeping narrative tracks combat evolution from ancient stone spears to modern tanks. Experience the intense feedback loop of...

Race has provided the rationale and excuse for some of the worst atrocities in human history. Yet, according to many biologists, physical anthropologists, and geneticists, there is no valid scientific justification for the concept of race. To be more precise, although there is clearly some physical basis for the variations that underlie perceptions of race, clear boundaries among "races" remain highly elusive from a purely biological standpoint.

A unique and irreverent take on everything that's wrong with our “national conversation about race”—and what to do about it How to Be Less Stupid About Race is your essential guide to breaking through the half-truths and ridiculous misconceptions that have thoroughly corrupted the way race...