Ostrer, Harry

Legacy

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ISBN 13:: 9780195379617
author:: Ostrer, Harry
format:: HardBack
publisher:: OUP USA
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 147 mm X 210 mm
Genre:: Medical, History
Condition:: New
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The Jewish people have long been the subject of inquiry into their identity - both as a race and as a religious group. For over a century, researchers have sought to understand who they are through various methods, including physical anthropology and population genetics. In "Legacy", Harry Ostrer explores the history of these efforts and the insights that genetics has provided about contemporary Jewish communities. Through the stories of pioneering scientists such as Maurice Fishberg, Joseph Jacobs, Chaim Sheba, and Arthur Mourant, Ostrer sheds light on the complex history of Jewish migration and its impact on the genetic makeup of different groups. By examining the work of these individuals and others, Ostrer reveals a fascinating narrative that weaves together history, science, and biography. This book offers a fresh perspective on the Jewish people and their history, bringing to light lesser-known stories from around the world.

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