Ancient DNA

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The Making of a Celebrity Science

By Elizabeth D Jones

Summary

Ancient DNA by Elizabeth D Jones explores the fascinating and evolving field of paleogenetics, detailing the breakthroughs and challenges of analysing DNA from the past. The book delves into how scientists have reconstructed ancient genomes, revealing insights into evolutionary history and extinct species. Through vivid storytelling, it highlights the multidisciplinary approaches and the impact of these discoveries on our understanding of biology and history.
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If you are fascinated by the intricate stories that DNA can tell about our distant past, you might enjoy this book. It explores how ancient genetic material is revolutionising our understanding of human and animal history. Perfect for those who are intrigued by the blend of science and history in uncovering evolutionary secrets.

Ancient DNA

The untold story of the rise of a new scientific field, ancient DNA research, and how Jurassic Park and popular media influenced its development

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The untold story of the rise of a new scientific field, ancient DNA research, and how Jurassic Park and popular media influenced its development

Ancient DNA research—the recovery of genetic material from ancient and extinct organisms—is a discipline that developed from science fiction into reality between the 1980s and today. Drawing on historical and archival material, as well as original interviews with more than fifty scientists worldwide, Elizabeth Jones explores the field’s formation and explains its relationship with the media by examining its close connection to de-extinction, the science and technology of resurrecting extinct species.

She reveals how the search for DNA from fossils flourished under the influence of intense press and public interest, particularly as this new line of research coincided with the book and movie Jurassic Park. This book presents the first historical and sociological account of the search for DNA from ancient and extinct organisms with attention to the intimate interplay between science and celebrity.

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Elizabeth D. Jones's Ancient DNA is praised for its insightful exploration of the intense interplay between media, public perception, and science. Reviewers highlight her engaging narrative on how ancient DNA research thrives on public and media fascination, particularly emphasising the field's celebrity status. The book is acknowledged for its detailed account of how popular culture, including films like Jurassic Park, influenced scientific developments and public interest in ancient DNA technologies. It is considered both a compelling and authoritative addition to the discourse on science communication and cultural impact.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300240122

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 3 b-w illus.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 280

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Education & Reference Elizabeth D Jones Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Elizabeth Jones is a historian of science and postdoctoral research scholar at North Carolina State University and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh.