Journey of Man -- FREE lecture tonight
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miriam_eSorry, I should have posted this earlier...
Geneticist and anthropologist Dr Spencer Wells talks about why we are all really incredibly closely related, and how it makes racism unsustainable. He presents the results of his research using genetics to trace the origins of people and how they moved over the last 60,000 years to cover the planet. The lecture is to publicise the National Geographic series of TV programs due to hit our screens soon. Phone book to assure a seat.
Geneticist, Historian, Author And Adventurer, Dr. Spencer Wells
How did humans populate the planet? Prepare to re-write your family tree as Dr. Wells takes an incredible journey to all the corners of the planet, unlocking clues hidden in the Y-chromosome of male DNA to piece together a virtual map of migration.
His findings are controversial: race, religion and family conventions are all challenged by his research.
MONDAY 2ND DECEMBER, 2002
6.30pm for 7.00pm (lecture commences 7.00pm sharp)
The Ice Theatre,
Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens
ADMISSION FREE
Reservations through Melbourne Museum (limited seats, book early) Tel: 1300 130 152
Geneticist and anthropologist Dr Spencer Wells talks about why we are all really incredibly closely related, and how it makes racism unsustainable. He presents the results of his research using genetics to trace the origins of people and how they moved over the last 60,000 years to cover the planet. The lecture is to publicise the National Geographic series of TV programs due to hit our screens soon. Phone book to assure a seat.
Geneticist, Historian, Author And Adventurer, Dr. Spencer Wells
How did humans populate the planet? Prepare to re-write your family tree as Dr. Wells takes an incredible journey to all the corners of the planet, unlocking clues hidden in the Y-chromosome of male DNA to piece together a virtual map of migration.
His findings are controversial: race, religion and family conventions are all challenged by his research.
MONDAY 2ND DECEMBER, 2002
6.30pm for 7.00pm (lecture commences 7.00pm sharp)
The Ice Theatre,
Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens
ADMISSION FREE
Reservations through Melbourne Museum (limited seats, book early) Tel: 1300 130 152