Conservation Genetics [Hardcover]

J. C. Avise (Author), J. L. Hamrick (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0412055813 | ISBN-13: 978-0412055812 | Publication Date: January 31, 1996 | Edition: 1

This volume explores the relevance of genetics for the conservation of species, communities, and ecosystems, emphasizing actual case histories.

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`The book will certainly be of use to those working in conservation, zoos, fisheries and forestry.' TREE `This volume explores the relevance of genetics for the conservation of species, communities and ecosystems, emphasizing actual case histories.' Revue d'Ecologie `This helpful book reviews case-histories of the application of genetic approaches of the conservation of natural populations of plants and animals.' Plant Talk, 1/97 `... it is clear that the journal has started well, and could eventually become the leading forum for the discussion of all aspects of population genetics in conservation science.' Nature, Vol.412 (2001)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 536 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (January 31, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0412055813
• ISBN-13: 978-0412055812
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,021,438 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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John C. Avise is Distinguished Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, at the University of California, Irvine. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society.

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CONTENTS

Contributors

Prologue

1 Introduction: The Scope of Conservation Genetics p.1

Pt. I Case Histories with a Focus on Particular Taxonomic Groups

2 Population Structure, Molecular Systematics, and Forensic Identification of Whales and Dolphins p.10

3 Conservation Genetics of the Felidae p.50

4 Conservation Genetics in the Canidae p.75

5 Socioecology, Population Fragmentation, and Patterns of Genetic Loss in Endangered Primates p.119

6 Avian Conservation Genetics p.160

7 Conservation Genetics of Marine Turtles p.190

8 Conservation and Genetics of Salmonid Fishes p.238

Pt. II Case Histories that Involve a Regional or Ecosystem Perspective, or a Pattern and Process Orientation

9 Conservation Genetics of Endemic Plants Species p.281

10 Conservation Genetics of Endangered Island Plants p.305

11 Conservation Genetics of Fishes in the Pelagic Marine Realm p.335

12 Conservation Genetics of North American Desert Fishes p.367

13 A Landscape Approach to Conservation Genetics: Conserving Evolutionary Processes in the African Bovidae p.398

14 Toward a Regional Conservation Genetics Perspective: Phylogeography of Faunas in the Southeastern United States p.431

15 A Quantitative-Genetic Perspective on Conservation Issues p.471

Epilogue p.502

Index p.505