This book explores the enigmatic tapestry of human evolution in East Asia, weaving together genetic insights, archaeological discoveries, and geological evidence to reexamine ancient origins. The author objectively presents how molecular biology, stone tool analysis, and dental morphology illuminate debates over ancestral lineages, challenging long-held views about Peking Man and its place in modern heritage. By employing an interdisciplinary methodology, the work invites readers to question established narratives and delve into the mysteries of our prehistoric past.
By:
Yin Bo
Imprint: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Weight: 422g
ISBN: 9783034360500
ISBN 10: 3034360509
Pages: 220
Publication Date: 27 February 2026
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
List of Figures - List of Tables - Preface: Genes Know the Answer - Chapter 1 The Bitter Journey to Beatific Country: The Million Years of Homo erectus in East Asia - Chapter 2 Voyage Across Ten Thousand Miles: The Odyssey of Homo sapiens to China - Chapter 3 From Northern Millet to Southern Rice: The Harmonious Serenade of Huaxia Farmers - Chapter 4 The Path of the Prairie: Enkindling the Broadband of East Asian Civilization Transmission - Chapter 5 Ascendancy in the Western Realm: Unveiling the Cascading Dominos Toward the Eastern Vistas - Chapter 6 Reversing Horizons: The Han and Xiongnu Unleash a Westward Surge - Chapter 7 Whence the Hakka Come: The Majestic Southward Tide of Population - Chapter 8 Across the Azure Seas: The Genetic Vessel Sailing into the Unknown - Epilogue Emerging from Isolation, the Union of a Family Across the Vast Seas
Bo Yin is a graduate of the prestigious Peking University and once worked as the editor-in-chief of World Heritages magazine. He is currently Vice President of Peiwen International Education, a member of the Chinese Cultural Relics Academy, and a historical writer.
