These two processes—linguistic philology and genetic phylog… - Matt Ridley

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These two processes—linguistic philology and genetic phylogeny—are converging upon a common theme: the history of human migrations.

Matt Ridley

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Matthew White Ridley, 5th Viscount Ridley, DL, FRSL, FMedSci (born 7 February 1958), usually known as Matt Ridley, is a British journalist who has written several popular science books. He is also a businessman and a Conservative member of the House of Lords.

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Alternative Names: Matthew Ridley, 5th Viscount Ridley • Hon. Matthew White Ridley • Matthew White Ridley, 5th Viscount Ridley • Dr M W Ridley • Matthew White Ridley

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These two processes—linguistic philology and genetic phylogeny—are converging upon a common theme: the history of human migrations. - Matt Ridley

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