The 10,000 Year Explosion

This thought-provoking book, by Gregory Cochran and Henry Harpending, challenges the traditional belief that human evolution ended tens of thousands of years ago. Instead, the authors argue that genetic changes have continued to play a vital role in human history. They explore fascinating examples of recent genetic changes, including the Indo-European's adult milk tolerance, increased disease resistance among European settlers in America, and a new version of neurological genes in European Jews. The 10,000 Year Explosion, an excellent fusion of biology and history, provides a unique perspective on the making of the human race.