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The Past In Perspective, 3/e
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The Evolution of Us: The Origins of Modern Humans

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Prelude
Mitochondrial Dna And Molecular Archaeology
Molecular Archaeology And The Evolution Of Human Beings
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The Replacement Model
The Multiregional Model
A Middle Ground
Issues And Debates:
Replacement Or Continuity?
       What We Would Expect On The Basis Of The Replacement Model
       What We Would Expect On The Basis Of The Multiregional Model
       What We Would Expect On The Basis Of The Middle Ground
       Testing The Implications Of Replacement And Continuity
How Can Modern Human Genetics Inform Us About The Ancient Origins Of Humanity?
Why Were The Neandertals Replaced?
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