Introduction to Conservation Genetics
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'... an excellent introduction to population and quantitative genetics ... Introduction to Conservation Genetics is an important book; it has authoritative reviews and lucid descriptions of population and quantitative genetics. it is beautifully put together and illustrated ... I anticipate that this book and its successors will be the standard text and reference for years to come.' Charles E. Taylor, Conservation Biology
'At last, a stand-alone text on conservation genetics! ... this important book should be compulsory reading ...'. Pacific Conservation Biology
' ... fills an empty niche and should provide a nice foundation for courses in conservation genetics ... given its breadth and up-to-date treatment of the literature, the text should be of considerable value to students interested in conservation genetics and to the professional who needs a complete reference.' TRENDS in Ecology & Evolution 'Conservation genetics is a new and applied discipline and is in need of an introductory treatment; Introduction to Conservation Genetics fills that gap.' TRENDS in Ecology & Evolution
Book Description
This textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the importance of genetic studies in conservation. The text is presented in an easy-to-follow format with main points and terms clearly highlighted. Each chapter concludes with a concise summary, which together with worked examples, problems and answers, emphasize the key principles covered. Text boxes containing interesting case studies and other additional information enrich the content throughout. Over 100 beautiful pen and ink portraits of endangered species help bring the material to life.
Introduction to Conservation Genetics
Introduction to Conservation Genetics,Richard Frankham,Jonathan D. Ballou,David A. Briscoe,Cambridge University Press,0521639859,Environmental Conservation & Protection - General,Environmental Science,Germplasm resources,Life Sciences - Ecology,Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics,Nature,Nature/Ecology,Science,Conservation of wildlife & habitats,Genetics (non-medical),Science / Biology
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