An Introduction to Molecular Ecology [Paperback]

Trevor J. C. Beebee (Author), Graham Rowe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0199248575 | ISBN-13: 978-0199248575

Ecology--the study of how individuals and species interact with their surroundings, and each other -- has been revolutionized by a new molecular approach to the subject. By using molecular, biological and molecular genetic techniques, ecological interactions can be investigated in more detail and with more accuracy than ever before. An Introduction to Molecular Ecology makes this fascinating area of research accessible to students for the first time. Beginning with the history of molecular ecology, involving the relationships between natural history, genetics and evolution, the book moves on to discuss the areas of molecular population genetics, phylogeography, and molecular ecology in conservation biology. These are just a few of the ten chapters, which are individually structured to include background information, questions of interest, the underlying theory of the various molecular and analytical approaches, and a range of relevant examples. Two substantial appendices detail accounts of the main practical and analytical methods currently used in molecular ecology.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`...overall, I am very pleased indeed with it. It has found the right level, covered a broad area and highlighted important concepts with good case studies. I enjoyed reading it and shall certainly recommend it as a appropriate text to my own students.' Global Ecology and Biogeography, Vol. 14, No. 5, September 2005

About the Author

Professor Trevor Beebee is a Reader in Biochemistry, in the School of Biological Sciences, University of Sussex. Dr Graham Rowe is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the School of Biological Sciences, University of Sussex.

Product Details

• Paperback: 372 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (March 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0199248575
• ISBN-13: 978-0199248575
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,179,594 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)