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Some misconceptions about anthropological genetics contained in a study by Richard M. Bateman et al (see LLBA 24/4, 9008910 & 9008911) are discussed. It is argued that these authors have largely ignored the work of earlier multidisciplinary researchers. The use of "bootstrapping" as a...

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Published in:Current anthropology 1990-08, Vol.31 (4), p.420-426
Main Authors: Zegura, Stephen L., Walker, William H., Stout, Karen K., Diamond, J. D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Discussion and Criticism
Genetics
Human paleontology
Language
Mankind origin and evolution
Methodology and general studies
Phylogeny
Prehistory and protohistory
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Summary:Some misconceptions about anthropological genetics contained in a study by Richard M. Bateman et al (see LLBA 24/4, 9008910 & 9008911) are discussed. It is argued that these authors have largely ignored the work of earlier multidisciplinary researchers. The use of "bootstrapping" as a computerized method of reconstituting an original distribution from samples used in the analysis is described. Several of the criticisms of Bateman et al of the work of L. L. Cavalli-Sforza et al (eg, "Genetic and Linguistic Evolution," Science, 1989, 244, 1128-1129) are refuted. 73 References. B. Annesser Murray
ISSN:0011-3204
1537-5382
DOI:10.1086/203865