Книга "Population Genetics" написана с целью сделать подход к генетике популяций доступным, логичным и легко понятным. Для достижения этих целей дизайн книги подчеркивает хорошо объясненные введения в ключевые принципы и предсказания, дополненные кейс-стади и иллюстрациями, а также введениями в классические гипотезы и дебаты. В тексте присутствуют педагогические элементы, такие как: интерактивные блоки, которые пошагово проводят читателей через компьютерные симуляции с использованием общедоступного программного обеспечения; математические блоки, которые полностью объясняют математические выводы; блоки методов, которые дают представление об использовании фактических генетических данных; многочисленные проблемные блоки интегрированы в текст для закрепления концепций в процессе изучения. Также имеется специальный веб-сайт на www.wiley.com/go/hamiltongenetics. Эта книга также предлагает высоко доступное введение в теорию коалесценции, основной концептуальный прорыв в генетике популяций за последние два десятилетия.
This book, by Matthew Hamilton, aims to make the often complex subject of population genetics more approachable than it might initially appear. Hamilton's book focuses on making the subject logical and clearly understandable to a wide audience. One clear example of this is the emphasis placed on well-explained introductions to important principles and their associated predictions. As well as this, there are case studies included in which real-world population genetic problems are addressed, as well as illustrative material demonstrating techniques currently employed by geneticists. The book also provides natural introductions, via dialogues and cases, to familiar areas of population genetic investigation. To aid readers with many aspects of the subject, there are 'interactive', 'math', 'methods', 'and problem-solving' boxes throughout. It's worth noting that, as part of the text, readers will be guided through several computer simulations using open source software - as suggested in an associated slideout box in each chapter. Primary pedagogic features aside, one rather unique feature of this book is the inclusion of chapters on the major population genetic hypothesis of the past twenty years: coalescence theory. This offers a clear coverage of the straight facts involving coalescent modelling, honouring the time taken for populations to effectively splice to form a single founding ancestor. Whilst fully explaining the mathematical basis, Hamilton successfully reflects on how coalescence has influenced actual applications in several branches of biological research. Finally, this text offers a free, dedicated website for readers to peruse. Here, they can access additional materials related to the text's contents, as well updating blogs, journal subscriptions, links to pertinent web resources as well as ordering items related to population genetics.
Электронная Книга «Population Genetics» написана автором Matthew Hamilton в году.
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Язык: Английский
ISBN: 9781444311914
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This book aims to make population genetics approachable, logical and easily understood. To achieve these goals, the book’s design emphasizes well explained introductions to key principles and predictions. These are augmented with case studies as well as illustrations along with introductions to classical hypotheses and debates. Pedagogical features in the text include: Interact boxes that guide readers step-by-step through computer simulations using public domain software. Math boxes that fully explain mathematical derivations. Methods boxes that give insight into the use of actual genetic data. Numerous Problem boxes are integrated into the text to reinforce concepts as they are encountered. Dedicated website at www.wiley.com/go/hamiltongenetics This text also offers a highly accessible introduction to coalescent theory, the major conceptual advance in population genetics of the last two decades.
