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A Companion to Anthropological Genetics (Hardcover)
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A Companion to Anthropological Genetics (Hardcover)
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Explore the latest research in anthropological genetics and
understand the genome's role in cultural and social development A
Companion to Anthropological Genetics illustrates the role of
genetic analysis in advancing the modern study of human origins,
populations, evolution, and diversity. Broad in scope, this
essential reference work establishes and explores the relationship
between genetic research and the major questions of anthropological
study. Through contributions by leading researchers, this
collection explores molecular genetics and evolutionary mechanisms
in the context of macro- and microevolution, paleontology,
phylogeny, diet, and disease, with detailed explanations of
quantitative methods, including coalescent and approximate Bayesian
computation. With an emphasis on contextualizing new and developing
genetic research within anthropological frameworks, this text
offers critical perspective on the conditions of molecular
evolution that accompany cultural and social transformation, while
also addressing critical disciplinary questions, such as the
ethical issues surrounding ancestry testing and community-based
genetic research. Acts as an essential reference on the
contributions of genetic science to the field of anthropology
Features new work by leading researchers of the field Explores the
evolution of immunity, including the genetics and epigenetics of
pathogens, chronic illness, and disease resistance Provides
in-depth examination of mutation and dietary adaptation, including
AMY1, lactase persistence, and sensory polymorphisms Explains
essential quantitative and phylogenetic methods for aligning
genomic analysis with evolution and migration time scales Offering
thorough coverage on leading questions and developing research, A
Companion to Anthropological Genetics is a comprehensive resource
for students and scholars.
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