First Migrants
Peter S. Bellwood
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First Migrants
Published
2014
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Pages
328
ISBN-13
9781118325896
Description
"The first publication to outline the complex global story of human migration and dispersal throughout the whole of human prehistory. Utilizing archaeological, linguistic and biological evidence, Peter Bellwood traces the journeys of the earliest hunter-gatherer and agriculturalist migrants as critical elements in the evolution of human lifeways. The first volume to chart global human migration and population dispersal throughout the whole of human prehistory, in all regions of the world An archaeological odyssey that details the initial spread of early humans out of Africa approximately two million years ago, through the Ice Ages, and down to the continental and island migrations of agricultural populations within the past 10,000 years Employs archaeological, linguistic and biological evidence to demonstrate how migration has always been a vital and complex element in explaining the evolution of the human species Outlines how significant migrations have affected population diversity in every region of the world Clarifies the importance of the development of agriculture as a migratory imperative in later prehistory Fully referenced with detailed maps throughout "-- "The first volume to chart global human migration and population dispersal throughout the whole of human prehistory, in all regions of the world"--
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How many pages are in First Migrants?
This edition of First Migrants has approximately 328 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read First Migrants?
For most readers, First Migrants typically takes between 6h 50m and 4h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 82,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 82,000 words
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What is the word count of First Migrants?
The estimated word count for First Migrants is approximately 82,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of First Migrants?
First Migrants was written by Peter S. Bellwood.
When was First Migrants published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.