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Video and Books we recommend

The first item on this list is Spencer Wells' video, which we highly recommend. In addition to the video, there are some books that Family Tree DNA recommends for genealogists of different levels. They are categorized according to "Beginner", "Intermediate" and "Advanced". Some items we deem to be interesting and appropriate for all levels, and therefore they are earmarked as "All Levels". Enjoy them!

The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey (Video) by Spencer Wells "The video, is among the best I have seen in the new field of 'population genetics'. It is both entertaining, and extremely informative. The program is detailed enough for those who want to understand the science, and yet simple enough for most people to follow. ... This is the best that TV has to offer..."" From a viewer VHS Format DVD Format

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The Great Human Diasporas: The History of Diversity and Evolutions by Luigi Lucca Cavalli-Sforza "An excellent introduction to the complexities of human genetic diversity." Nature

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The History and Geography of Human Genes by Luigi Lucca Cavalli-Sforza "The most comprehensive treatment of human genetic variations available.... It will likely play an important role in future research in anthropological genetics..." Science Magazine

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The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey (Hard Cover) by Spencer Wells "In this surprisingly accessible book, British geneticist Wells sets out to answer long-standing anthropological questions of where humans came from, how we migrated and when we arrived in such places as Europe and North America." Publisher's Weekly

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The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey (Paperback) by Spencer Wells "In this surprisingly accessible book, British geneticist Wells sets out to answer long-standing anthropological questions of where humans came from, how we migrated and when we arrived in such places as Europe and North America." Publisher's Weekly

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Genes, Peoples and Languages by Luigi Lucca Cavalli-Sforza It comprises five lectures that serve as a summation of the author's work over several decades, the goal of which has been nothing less than tracking the past hundred thousand years of human evolution.

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The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA by James D. Watson A case history of the events leading up to the discovery of the structure of DNA, the double helix.

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Principles of Population Genetics by Daniel L. Hartl This is a very comprehensive textbook on quantitative genetics/population genetics for readers with some background in genetics and population biology.

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DNA for Family Historians by Alan Savin It is easy to read and offers an extremely understandable view of genetics for genealogy. We suggest this primer for everyone interested in understanding the impact of DNA as a genealogical tool.

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