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Human Biological Variation (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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Human Biological Variation (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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Authoritative yet accessible, Human Biological Variation, Second
Edition, opens with an engaging introduction to basic genetics and
the evolutionary forces that set the stage for understanding human
diversity. It goes on to offer a clear and detailed discussion of
molecular genetics, including its uses and its relationship to
anthropological and evolutionary models. The text features
up-to-date discussions of classic genetic markers (blood groups,
enzymes, and proteins) along with extensive background on DNA
analysis and coverage of satellite DNA, single nucleotide
polymorphisms (SNPs), and Alu inserts. It covers such current
issues as the meaning and significance of "race," quantitative
genetics and the "nature versus nurture" debates, biocultural
interactions, population structure, and cultural and historical
influences on patterns of human variation. Discussing the use of
probability and statistics in studying human variation and
adaptation in a lucid and approachable way, the book provides
clearly explained math that is kept to the level of basic algebra.
Integrating real-world examples on interesting topics--including
genetic testing, lactose intolerance, dyslexia, IQ, and
homosexuality--the second edition of Human Biological Variation
provides the most thorough and contemporary view of our biological
diversity. New to This Edition * Explorations in Diversity boxes
highlight in-the-news examples, including the use of parasites to
study human biological variation, determining skin and hair color
of Neandertals, and how biology influences mate choice * Includes a
new chapter on milk, taste, and cerumen (Chapter 8) * Offers more
extensive examples of adaptation and physiological variation *
Discusses the latest research on traditional markers (blood groups,
enzymes, and proteins) and their uses in anthropological studies of
diversity * Provides updated references, web links, and suggestions
for further reading
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