A Primer of Conservation Genetics by Richard Frankham, Jonath... - 9780521538275

Name: A Primer of Conservation Genetics by Richard Frankham, Jonath... - 9780521538275
Brand: Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press

A Primer of Conservation GeneticsAuthor(s): Richard Frankham, Jonathan D. Ballou, David A. Briscoe, Karina H. McInnes\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9780521538275, 978-0521538275\nSynopsis\nThis concise, entry level text provides an introduction to the importance of genetic studies in conservation and presents the essentials of the discipline in an easy-to-follow format, with main points and terms clearly highlighted. The authors assume only a basic knowledge of Mendelian genetics and simple statistics, making the book accessible to those with a limited background in these areas. Connections between conservation genetics and the wider field of conservation biology are interwoven throughout the book. Worked examples are provided throughout to help illustrate key equations and glossary and suggestions for further reading provide additional support for the reader. Many beautiful pen and ink portrai.