Introduction to Population Genetics (International Edition)

Softcover  672 pages  ISBN 0131911732      £37.00

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Making the theory of population genetics relevant to students, this text explains the related mathematics with a logical organization. It presents the quantitative aspects of population genetics, and employs examples of human genetics, medical evolution, human evolution, and endangered species.

Contents

1. Introduction.
2. Genetic Variation. 
3. The Hardy-Weinberg Principle.
4. Recombination, Linkage, and Disequilibrium.
5. Natural Selection I: Basic Models.
6. Mutation.
7. Genetic Drift.
8. Inbreeding and Nonrandom Mating.
9. Population Subdivision and Gene Flow.
10. Molecular Population Genetics.
11. Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics.
12. Natural Selection II: Balancing Selection and Advanced Models.
13. Quantitative Genetics.
Appendix A. Probability and Random Variables.
Appendix B. Computer Software for Population Genetics.
Answers to Problems,
Literature Cited.
Index.

Features

• Careful explanation of mathematics.
  - Makes it easier for students to learn quantitative aspects of population genetics.
• Application-oriented.
  - Enables students to relate concepts of evolutionary biology, conservation biology, and human genetics.
• Inter-disciplinary approach.
  - Provides the essential background in population genetics for students who will study other fields.
• Step-by-step worked spreadsheet examples.
  - Challenges student to reproduce the examples and learn by doing.
• Mathematical detail in boxes.
  - Presents students with mathematical details of secondary importance without interrupting flow of text discussion, enabling students and instructors to wither cover or skip these details - depending on the interests and abilities of the class.
• Chapter-end problems.
  - Provides students with simulation exercises and problems for data analysis.