Population Genetics and Microevolutionary Theory

About this book

Population Genetics and Microevolutionary Theory, Second Edition provides a solid basis in population genetics, with an emphasis on comprehending the biological implications of population genetic theory. Building on the success of the first edition, Population Genetics is now revised and expanded with coverage of the exciting new developments in the field, including new discoveries in epigenetics and genome-wide studies. Emphasizing that population structure forms the underlying template upon which quantitative genetics and natural selection operate, Population Genetics and Microevolutionary Theory prepares students to successfully apply population genetics analytical tools by providing a solid foundation in microevolutionary theory.

Population Genetics and Microevolutionary Theory, Second Edition is a must-read for future population and evolutionary geneticists, and for those who will be applying population genetic concepts and techniques in other areas such as genetic epidemiology and conservation biology.

Contents

Preface to the 2nd Edition    ix

Chapter 1.  The Scope and Basic Premises of Population Genetics  1-1

Section 1:  Population Structure and History
Chapter 2.  Modeling Evolution and the Hardy-Weinberg Law  2-1
Chapter 3.  Systems of Mating  3-1
Chapter 4.  Genetic Drift  4-1
Chapter 5.  Genetic Drift in Large Populations and Coalescence  5-1
Chapter 6.  Gene Flow and Population Subdivision  6-1
Chapter 7.  Population History  7-1

Section 2:  Genotype and Phenotype
Chapter 8.  Basic Quantitative Genetic Definitions and Theory  8-1
Chapter 9.  Quantitative Genetics:  Unmeasured Genotypes  9-1
Chapter 10.  Quantitative Genetics:  Measured Genotypes  10-1

Section 3:  Natural Selection and Adaptation
Chapter 11.  Natural Selection  11-1
Chapter 12.  Interactions of Natural Selection with Other Evolutionary Forces
Chapter 13.  Units and Targets of Selection   13-1
Chapter 14.  Selection in Heterogeneous Environments   14-1
Chapter 15.  Selection in Age-Structured Populations   15-1

Appendices
Appendix 1.  Genetic Survey Techniques   A1-1
Appendix 2.  Probability and Statistics   A2-1

References     R-1
Index

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