Description
Author: David B. Goldstein
Publisher: Yale University Press
Date of Publication: 2008
Place: New Haven & London
Edition: First Edition
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Condition: Near Fine. Clean, bright copy. Dust jacket protected in Brodart archival cover.
ISBN: 9780300125832
Description
A fascinating and accessible exploration of Jewish history through the lens of modern genetics, Jacob’s Legacy bridges science and storytelling to reveal how DNA preserves the record of ancient migrations, shared ancestry, and survival across centuries. David B. Goldstein—one of the leading figures in population genetics—guides readers through discoveries that illuminate the social, cultural, and demographic history of the Jewish people, translating complex science into compelling narrative.
Praised by leading geneticists and scholars, this book is written for a general audience and requires no scientific background. It is equally engaging for readers interested in Jewish studies, history, anthropology, or the human story encoded in our DNA. A thoughtful, scholarly, and surprisingly readable work from Yale University Press.