Population Genetics and Evolutionary Theory

Population Genetics and Evolutionary Theory

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Book Description
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

Population Genetics and Microevolutionary Theory,Alan R. Templeton,Wiley-Liss,0471409510,Evolution (Biology),Life Sciences - Evolution,Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics,Organic Evolution,Population Genetics,Science,Science/Mathematics,Biology, Life Sciences,Science / Genetics

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