Adam Rutherford Books
Adam Rutherford is a science writer and broadcaster who earned his doctorate in genetics at University College London. He’s the creator of such award-winning BBC programs as Inside Science, The Cell and Playing God.
A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived
What's A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived about?
A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived (2016) tells the story of humanity through genetics. These blinks explain how humans evolved, the role that genes played – and continue to play – in our development, and the ways in which our genetic past can shine a light on the present.
Who should read A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived?
- Historians, archaeologists, geneticists and biologists
- Anyone interested in the history and biology of human life
- Students fascinated by evolution, genes and DNA
The Book of Humans
What's The Book of Humans about?
The Book of Humans (2018) is an accessible tour of evolutionary history. It illuminates both the many qualities we share with animals and the many others that set us apart. Incorporating the latest scientific discoveries from genetics and archaeology, it provides a thrilling compendium of the rich variety of life on Earth.
Who should read The Book of Humans?
- People seeking a primer on evolutionary biology
- Darwin enthusiasts
- Animal lovers