Everyone Is African

Few are aware that the best ammunition against racism comes from modern evolutionary biology and genetics, and this gap in the public understanding of science needs to be closed. Daniel J. Fairbanks's small but complete book provides clear explanations of the science behind human variation. I hope it is widely read. --Eugenie C. Scott, chair of the Advisory Council, National Center for Science Education; author of Evolution vs. Creationism: An Introduction In a masterful synthesis of biological, anthropological, and evolutionary evidence, this book presents one of the most eloquent, insightful, and compelling arguments against the existence of biological 'race.' Fairbanks demonstrates that modern notions which seek to justify race and racism aren't just flawed--they're scientifically baseless. This book uncovers the true richness of human variation and the unfolding of the human story over the last 150,000 years. In a world that today seems to be slipping toward greater divisiveness and conflict, Everyone Is African unites us in our common ancestry and shared history, providing ways to grapple with the social inventions of race that challenge our society to its core. This book should be required reading . . . for everyone. --Haagen D. Klaus, assistant professor of anthropology, George Mason University This is an important book that brings forward an argument that is as clear and cogent as it is timely. Fairbanks reminds us that Homo sapiens is a single species whose populations' shared biological histories provide a unifying context for our varied and disparate social narratives. Stressing the differences among us is not only divisive, it's scientifically unjustified. --Stephen M. Rich, professor of microbiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst Praise for prior books by Daniel J. Fairbanks: With so many books on evolution available, this one will definitely give readers a wonderful alternative, one that is easy to read and will be welcome by those both familiar with recent theories and arguments and those new to the area. --NSTA Recommends (reviewing Evolving) One of the most insightful, easy-to-read, popular books on evolution. Highly recommended. --Choice (reviewing Relics of Eden) Few are aware that the best ammunition against racism comes from modern evolutionary biology and genetics, and this gap in the public understanding of science needs to be closed.Daniel J. Fairbanks s small but complete book provides clear explanations of the science behind human variation. I hope it is widely read. Eugenie C. Scott, chair of the Advisory Council, National Center for Science Education; author of Evolution vs. Creationism: An Introduction In a masterful synthesis of biological, anthropological, and evolutionary evidence, this book presents one of the most eloquent, insightful, and compelling arguments against the existence of biological race. Fairbanks demonstrates that modern notions which seek to justify race and racism aren t just flawed they re scientifically baseless. This book uncovers the true richness of human variation and the unfolding of the human story over the last 150,000 years. In a world that today seems to be slipping toward greater divisiveness and conflict, Everyone Is Africanunites us in our common ancestry and shared history, providing ways to grapple with the social inventions of race that challenge our society to its core. This book should be required reading . . . for everyone. Haagen D. Klaus, assistant professor of anthropology, George Mason University This is an important book that brings forward an argument that is as clear and cogent as it is timely. Fairbanks reminds us that Homo sapiens is a single species whose populations shared biological histories provide a unifying context for our varied and disparate social narratives. Stressing the differences among us is not only divisive, it s scientifically unjustified. Stephen M. Rich, professor of microbiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst Praise for prior books by Daniel J. Fairbanks: With so many books on evolution available, this one will definitely give readers a wonderful alternative, one that is easy to read and will be welcome by those both familiar with recent theories and arguments and those new to the area. --NSTA Recommends (reviewing Evolving) One of the most insightful, easy-to-read, popular books on evolution. Highly recommended. --Choice (reviewing Relics of Eden) In a masterful synthesis of biological, anthropological, and evolutionary evidence, this book presents one of the most eloquent, insightful, and compelling arguments against the existence of biological 'race.' Fairbanks demonstrates that modern notions which seek to justify race and racism aren't just flawed--they're scientifically baseless. This book uncovers the true richness of human variation and the unfolding of the human story over the last 150,000 years. In a world that today seems to be slipping toward greater divisiveness and conflict, Everyone Is African unites us in our common ancestry and shared history, providing ways to grapple with the social inventions of race that challenge our society to its core. This book should be required reading . . . for everyone. --Haagen D. Klaus, assistant professor of anthropology, George Mason University Praise for prior books by Daniel J. Fairbanks: With so many books on evolution available, this one will definitely give readers a wonderful alternative, one that is easy to read and will be welcome by those both familiar with recent theories and arguments and those new to the area. -- NSTA Recommends (reviewing Evolving ) One of the most insightful, easy-to-read, popular books on evolution. Highly recommended. -- Choice (reviewing Relics of Eden ) Fairbanks excels at explaining the momentous discoveries in genetics in the past 20 years in clear, concise language. -- Publishers Weekly (reviewing Relics of Eden ) Details evolution in a way that is refreshing and intellectually satisfying.... gives the reader a special insight into the discoveries from recent and classical research that concern the nature of why we evolve and puts to the test the rigor needed to gain understanding. -- Sacramento/San Francisco Book Review (reviewing Evolving ) With so many books on evolution available, this one will definitely give readers a wonderful alternative, one that is easy to read and will be welcome by those both familiar with recent theories and arguments and those new to the area. -- NSTA Recommends (reviewing Evolving ) One of the most insightful, easy-to-read, popular books on evolution. Highly recommended. -- Choice (reviewing Relics of Eden ) Fairbanks excels at explaining the momentous discoveries in genetics in the past 20 years in clear, concise language. -- Publishers Weekly (reviewing Relics of Eden ) Details evolution in a way that is refreshing and intellectually satisfying.... gives the reader a special insight into the discoveries from recent and classical research that concern the nature of why we evolve and puts to the test the rigor needed to gain understanding. -- Sacramento/San Francisco Book Review (reviewing Evolving )