Principles of Population Genetics [Hardcover]

Daniel L. Hartl (Author), Andrew G. Clark (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0878933069 | ISBN-13: 978-0878933068 | Publication Date: January 1997 | Edition: 3rd

This work gives a presentation of theory and observation for students at the undergraduate and graduate level. It introduces the principles of genetics and statistics that are relevant to population studies, and examines the forces affecting genetic variation from the molecular to the organismic level. Integrated throughout the book are descriptions of molecular and other methods used to study natural populations as well as theory using actual data. Applications of the principles discussed are illustrated by worked examples.

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<:;st> The first edition (1980) is one of the 10 titles on quantitative genetics/population genetics cited in BCL3. For upper-level undergraduates and beginning graduate students with some background in genetics and population biology. Contains nine chapters with illustrations, boxed examples and problems. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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It is a pleasure to read this new edition of a classical textbook on population genetics. It shows very convincingly how population genetics has been revamped in the past 20 years by the introduction of new statistical and computational methods (in particular, coalescent theory), and the advent of genomic data, as well as how these developments changed a formerly rather arcane science and moved it toward the center of modern biology. … In summary, the essence of population genetics is nicely condensed in this book. The presentation is wonderfully balanced between theory and observation, as well as classical and recent data sets and analysis tools. --Wolfgang Stephan, The Quarterly Review of Biology --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 481 pages
• Publisher: Sinauer Associates; 3rd edition (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878933069
• ISBN-13: 978-0878933068
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #814,248 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed, March 15, 2009

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Christopher P. Randle "Randle" (Huntsville, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Principles of Population Genetics, Fourth Edition (Hardcover)

The fourth edition is excellent in that all major topics in modern population genetics are covered and with a minimal need for advanced math. However, there are numerous small errors in both the text and the answers to problems posted. These errors are not a major obstacle for advanced users, but can be confusing to students new to population genetics, and especially those that have not had a math course in recent years. I recommend it over other texts for teaching, but students and instructors should be aware that these errors exist.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!, October 7, 2011

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This review is from: Principles of Population Genetics, Fourth Edition (Hardcover)

It's a great book and way better than the previous edition! Population Genetics' concepts and techniques are improving every year and this book is up to date with that. The book came in excellent condition and was shipped and delivered really quickly by the seller.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basic literature for geneticists, February 19, 2010

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Alessandro Alves (Manaus, Amazonas, BRAZIL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Principles of Population Genetics, Fourth Edition (Hardcover)

This textbook provides readears an overview of all basic concepts and theories in population genetics, and is greatly based on both classic and current literature. In addition, detailed information is given when the authors treat the key subjects of each chapter. Hypotetical and factual examples of easy comprehension help us to understand better the subjects. There are many exercises after theoretical chapters that improve our sense of interpretation. This textbook is perfect for basic and advanced studendts, as well as for genetics lovers.