Population Genetics and Belonging

A Cultural Analysis of Genetic Ancestry

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology, Sociology
Cover of the book Population Genetics and Belonging by Venla Oikkonen, Springer International Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Venla Oikkonen ISBN: 9783319628813
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: September 19, 2017
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: Venla Oikkonen
ISBN: 9783319628813
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: September 19, 2017
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

This book explores how human population genetics has emerged as a means of imagining and enacting belonging in contemporary society. Venla Oikkonen approaches population genetics as an evolving set of technological, material, narrative and affective practices, arguing that these practices are engaged in multiple forms of belonging that are often mutually contradictory. Considering scientific, popular and fictional texts, with several carefully selected case studies spanning three decades, the author traces shifts in the affective, material and gendered preconditions of population genetic visions of belonging. Topics encompass the debate about Mitochondrial Eve, ancient human DNA, temporality and nostalgia, commercial genetic ancestry tests, and tensions between continental and national genetic inheritance. The book will be of particular interest to scholars and students of science and technology studies, cultural studies, sociology, and gender studies.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book explores how human population genetics has emerged as a means of imagining and enacting belonging in contemporary society. Venla Oikkonen approaches population genetics as an evolving set of technological, material, narrative and affective practices, arguing that these practices are engaged in multiple forms of belonging that are often mutually contradictory. Considering scientific, popular and fictional texts, with several carefully selected case studies spanning three decades, the author traces shifts in the affective, material and gendered preconditions of population genetic visions of belonging. Topics encompass the debate about Mitochondrial Eve, ancient human DNA, temporality and nostalgia, commercial genetic ancestry tests, and tensions between continental and national genetic inheritance. The book will be of particular interest to scholars and students of science and technology studies, cultural studies, sociology, and gender studies.

More books from Springer International Publishing

Cover of the book Tewkesbury Walks by Venla Oikkonen
Cover of the book Knowledge Engineering and Semantic Web by Venla Oikkonen
Cover of the book Advances in Acoustic Emission Technology by Venla Oikkonen
Cover of the book Practical Aspects of Declarative Languages by Venla Oikkonen
Cover of the book Remote Sensing Applications in Environmental Research by Venla Oikkonen
Cover of the book Parallel Robots With Unconventional Joints by Venla Oikkonen
Cover of the book Twenty-First Century Marianne Moore by Venla Oikkonen
Cover of the book Healthcare Facilities in Emerging Countries by Venla Oikkonen
Cover of the book Taxation of Income from Domestic and Cross-border Collective Investment by Venla Oikkonen
Cover of the book The Evaporation Mechanism in the Wick of Copper Heat Pipes by Venla Oikkonen
Cover of the book Nano-size Polymers by Venla Oikkonen
Cover of the book Economics of Bioresources by Venla Oikkonen
Cover of the book Advances in Time Series Data Methods in Applied Economic Research by Venla Oikkonen
Cover of the book Archaeological Landscape Evolution by Venla Oikkonen
Cover of the book Hermenegildo and the Jesuits by Venla Oikkonen
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy