Introduction to Conservation Genetics

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Introduction to Conservation Genetics

Conservation of wildlife and habitats

Authors: Richard Frankham, Jonathan D. Ballou, David A. Briscoe

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Language: English

Published by: Cambridge University Press

Published on: 28th January 2010

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 12 Mb

ISBN: 9781139179348


Author Team and Content Highlights

This impressive author team brings the wealth of advances in conservation genetics into the new edition of this introductory text, including new chapters on population genomics and genetic issues in introduced and invasive species.

Learning Features and Resources

They continue the strong learning features for students - main points in the margin, chapter summaries, vital support with the mathematics, and further reading - and now guide the reader to software and databases.

Content and Audience

Many new references reflect the expansion of this field. With examples from mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, plants and invertebrates, this is an ideal introduction to conservation genetics for a broad audience.

Approach and Pedagogy

The text tackles the quantitative aspects of conservation genetics, and has a host of pedagogy to support students learning the numerical side of the subject. Combined with being up-to-date, its user-friendly writing style and first-class illustration programme form a robust teaching package.

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