DNA testing can serve as a powerful tool that unlocks the hidden information within our bodies for family history research. This book explains how genetic genealogy works and answers the questions of genealogists and individuals seeking information on their family trees.
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: What is DNA? Family Information inside Our
Cells
Chapter 2: Who is the Father? "guY" DNA
Chapter 3: Who is the Mother? "umbilical" mtDNA
Chapter 4: Who is Closely Related? atDNA
Chapter 5: What is the X Factor? A Different Inheritance
Pattern
Chapter 6: What is Extreme Genealogy? Haplogroups
Chapter 7: Is it Ethical? Balancing Technological Possibilities
with Human Values
Chapter 8: How do you continue to document your family story?
Continuous Learning
Glossary
Further Reading
Index
David R. Dowell, PhD, is an author and genealogist who has been researching his family history since the 1960s. He is the manager of two surname DNA projects and was an academic librarian for 35 years.
NextGen would be a good introductory book . . . . I came away with
a good understanding of DNA and why genealogists want to use it.
Mr. Dowell is a good writer, and has written an excellent DNA book
for those who are utilizing this set of information to establish
family lines.
*Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter*
NextGen Genealogy is a must-read for anyone who is new to genetic
genealogy and wants to learn how to apply DNA testing to their
genealogical research. You will appreciate Dowell's breezy,
conversational writing style, which keeps the subject matter from
coming across as too academic or technical. Each chapter is sourced
with detailed footnotes, and a glossary of genetic genealogy terms
is included at the back of the book. While I do not consider myself
to be a DNA novice, I found NextGen Genealogy to be an enjoyable
and educational read, and I highly recommend it.
*FGS Forum Magazine*
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