Population Genetics and Microevolutionary TheoryISBN: 978-0-471-40951-9
Hardcover
720 pages
September 2006
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The advances made possible by the development of molecular
techniques have in recent years revolutionized quantitative
genetics and its relevance for population genetics.
Population Genetics and Microevolutionary Theory
takes a modern approach to population genetics, incorporating
modern molecular biology, species-level evolutionary biology, and a
thorough acknowledgment of quantitative genetics as the theoretical
basis for population genetics.
- Logically organized into three main sections on population structure and history, genotype-phenotype interactions, and selection/adaptation
- Extensive use of real examples to illustrate concepts
- Written in a clear and accessible manner and devoid of complex mathematical equations
- Includes the author's introduction to background material as well as a conclusion for a handy overview of the field and its modern applications
- Each chapter ends with a set of review questions and answers
- Offers helpful general references and Internet links