Anthropological genetics : theory, methods and applications / [edited by] Michael H. Crawford.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Crawford, Michael H., 1939- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human population genetics.

Human evolution.

Human genetics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 476 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1 Foundations of Anthropological Genetics; What is anthropological genetics?; History of anthropological genetics; References; PART 1 Theory; Chapter 2 Partitioning of Genetic Variation in Human Populations and the Concept of Race; Chapter 3 Natural Experiments in Human Gene Mapping: The Intersection of Anthropological Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology; PART 2 Methods; Chapter 4 The Importance of Field Research in Anthropological Genetics: Methods, Experiences and Results

Chapter 5 The Confluence of Anthropological Genetics and Anthropological DemographyChapter 6 Molecular Markers in Anthropological Genetic Studies; Chapter 7 The Use of Quantitative Traits in Anthropological Genetic Studies of Population Structure and History; Chapter 8 Ancient DNA and its Application to the Reconstruction of Human Evolution and History; PART 3 General Applications; Chapter 9 Applications of Molecular Genetics to Forensic Sciences; Chapter 10 Emerging Technologies: The Bright Future of Fluorescence; Chapter 11 Mapping Genes Influencing Human Quantitative Trait Variation

PART 4 The Human DiasporaChapter 12 Human Origins Within and Out of Africa; Chapter 13 The Peopling of Europe; Chapter 14 The Peopling of Oceania; Chapter 15 The Prehistoric Colonization of the Americas; Chapter 16 Anthropological Genetics: Present and Future; Index

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 01 Feb 2016).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-107-16200-9

1-281-04031-2

9786611040314

1-139-16722-7

0-511-33466-4

0-511-33400-1

0-511-33332-3

0-511-56708-1

0-511-33524-5

OCLC:

437186758