Anthropological Genetics

Theory, Methods and Applications

Michael H Crawford editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:30th Nov '06

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Volume detailing the effects of the molecular revolution on anthropological genetics and how it redefined the field.

The field of anthropological genetics has been redefined, with developments in DNA and computer technologies. This volume describes the molecular revolution, detailing how DNA markers can provide insight into the processes of evolution. With contributions from leading figures, this book provides an introduction to anthropological genetics.Anthropological genetics is a field that has been in existence since the 1960s and has been growing within medical schools and academic departments, such as anthropology and human biology, ever since. With the recent developments in DNA and computer technologies, the field of anthropological genetics has been redefined. This volume deals with the molecular revolution and how DNA markers can provide insight into the processes of evolution, the mapping of genes for complex phenotypes and the reconstruction of the human diaspora. In addition to this, there are explanations of the technological developments and how they affect the fields of forensic anthropology and population studies, alongside the methods of field investigations and their contribution to anthropological genetics. This book brings together leading figures from the field to provide an introduction to anthropological genetics, aimed at advanced undergraduates to professionals, in genetics, biology, medicine and anthropology.

'Professionals in human genetics, anthropology and medicine will find material of interest here, and should find a place for it on their shelves.' Human Genetics

ISBN: 9780521546973

Dimensions: 245mm x 192mm x 22mm

Weight: 1050g

488 pages