Double Helix History: Genetics and the Past - Paperback

by Jerome de Groot (Author)

Double Helix History examines the interface between genetics and history in order to investigate the plausibility of 'new' knowledge derived from scientific methods and to reflect upon what it might mean for the practice of history.

Author Biography

Jerome DE GROOT is a Professor of Literature and Culture at University of Manchester and he was the Chair of Manchester UNESCO City of Literature consortium from 2016 to 2019. He has authored a number of historical books including Remaking History (Routledge, 2015) and Consuming History (Routledge, 2008/16).