Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas

"This book answers a simple question: When did the first humans come to the Americas? The answer takes readers through decades of science and the ugly history of racism in science. Geneticist and anthropologist Jennifer Raff explains the various answers researchers have come up with over the years, and how they arrived at those answers. She explains the flawed assumptions scientists have questioned, leading to new discoveries. And she ties it all together with a compelling story, akin to how a skilled detective novelist might guide readers through the details of an investigation. The book includes all of the nuance without losing any of the narrative force that keeps you hooked."