The content is organized into two primary chronological sections: the (the Ice Age) and the Holocene (the last ~11,700 years). It draws upon archaeology, genetics, biology, and linguistics to map these ancient movements. Core Themes and Coverage
: Covers the first migrations out of Africa by Homo erectus and other archaic species approximately 2 million years ago. The global prehistory of human migration
: A major focus of the book is Bellwood's hypothesis regarding how the spread of agriculture drove major language family dispersals (e.g., Indo-European, Austronesian). Multidisciplinary Approach : The text integrates data from: Archaeology : Fossil remains and tool sites. The content is organized into two primary chronological
This volume is an edited collection derived from the larger five-volume Encyclopedia of Global Human Migration . It is available as a single-volume edition through retailers such as: Amazon.com: The Global Prehistory of Human Migration : A major focus of the book is
