Population Genetics and Microevolutionary Theory

The advances made possible by the development of molecular techniques have in recent years revolutionized quantitative genetics and its relevance for population genetics. <i><b>Population Genetics and Microevolutionary Theory</b></i> takes a modern approach to population genetics, incorporating modern molecular biology, species-level evolutionary biology, and a thorough acknowledgment of quantitative genetics as the theoretical basis for population genetics. <ul> <li>Logically organized into three main sections on population structure and history, genotype-phenotype interactions, and selection/adaptation</li> <li>Extensive use of real examples to illustrate concepts</li> <li>Written in a clear and accessible manner and devoid of complex mathematical equations</li> <li>Includes the author’s introduction to background material as well as a conclusion for a handy overview of the field and its modern applications</li> <li>Each chapter ends with a set of review questions and answers</li> <li>Offers helpful general references and Internet links</li> </ul>