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9780521546973: Anthropological Genetics: Theory, Methods and Applications
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ISBN 10: 0521546974 ISBN 13: 9780521546973
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2006

Synopsis

Anthropological genetics is a field that has been in existence since the 1960s and has been growing within medical schools and academic departments, such as anthropology and human biology, ever since. With the recent developments in DNA and computer technologies, the field of anthropological genetics has been redefined. This volume deals with the molecular revolution and how DNA markers can provide insight into the processes of evolution, the mapping of genes for complex phenotypes and the reconstruction of the human diaspora. In addition to this, there are explanations of the technological developments and how they affect the fields of forensic anthropology and population studies, alongside the methods of field investigations and their contribution to anthropological genetics. This book brings together leading figures from the field to provide an introduction to anthropological genetics, aimed at advanced undergraduates to professionals, in genetics, biology, medicine and anthropology.

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About the Author

Michael H. Crawford is Professor of Anthropology and Genetics at the University of Kansas, USA.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521546974
ISBN 13 
9780521546973
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
488
Editor
Crawford Michael H.
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