Genetic Ancestry

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.

Autorentext

Jada Benn Torres is a genetic anthropologist, Associate Professor and Director of the Genetic Anthropology and Bio-Cultural Studies Laboratory at the Vanderbilt University, USA.

Gabriel A. Torres Colón is a cultural anthropologist in the American Studies Program at Vanderbilt University, USA

Klappentext

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.

Inhalt

Introduction; 1. What is a genetic ancestry test?; 2. How do humans think about the past and their ancestors?; 3.Genetic perspectives on the past; 4. Race, the elephant in the room; 5. Anténor Firmin and biological anthropology as anti-racism; 6. Genetic ancestry as empowerment; Conclusion: Our stories, our past