The Social Life of DNA: Race, Reparations, and Reconciliation After the Genome

The Social Life of DNA is a groundbreaking book that delves into the unprecedented journey of how genetic testing is affecting race in America.

This book takes readers on an captivating journey, revealing the double helix's winding path into the heart of contemporary social issues around race.

With keen observations and historical details, Alondra Nelson weaves together a personal narrative that explains how DNA-based techniques are being used to address old and enduring issues such as slavery, reconciliation, citizenship, and reparations.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex relationship between race and genetics.