Adam and Eve: Great Grandparents on Which Side?; 2007
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0041
- Title
- Adam and Eve: Great Grandparents on Which Side?; 2007
- Description
- Theodore J. Craddock's paper, presented at the SPHEX Club in 2007, explores the burgeoning interest in genealogy, tracing its popularization to cultural phenomena like the TV series Roots. Craddock discusses the economic growth of genealogy in the U.S., the social drivers behind this interest, and the impact of technological advancements such as the internet and DNA testing on genealogical research. He examines various perspectives on ancestry, highlighting the limitations and revelations of DNA testing, while questioning the accuracy and personal implications of these genetic inquiries.
- Date
- 8 November 2007
- Creator
- Craddock, Theodore
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- Theodore J. Craddock
- Craddock
- 2007
- genealogy
- DNA testing
- mitochondrial DNA
- Y-chromosome
- population genetics
- genetic ancestors
- genealogical research
- family history
- migration patterns
- common ancestors
- genealogical DNA tests
- genetic analysis
- family lineage
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- Theodore Craddock
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