Introduction to Conservation Genetics

Frankham, Richard;Ballou, Jonathan D.;Briscoe, David A.

ISBN 10: 0521639859 / ISBN 13: 9780521639859

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2006

About this Item

xxi+617pp. Pictorial full colour photographic front cover, b/w illust., text ills., line drawings, maps, diags., tables, graphs, charts, glossary, references, bibliog., index. The Biological diversity of the planet is being rapidly depleted due to direct and indirect consequences of human activity. As the size of animal and plant populations decreases, loss of genetic diversity reduces their ability to adapt to changes in the environment, with inbreeding and reduced fitness inevitable consequences for many species. This textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to genetic principles and practices involved in conservation. Size: Thick Small Quarto.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Conservation Genetics
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521639859
• ISBN 13: 9780521639859
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: McInness, Karina H.
• Condition: Fine
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

This textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the importance of genetic studies in conservation. The text is presented in an easy-to-follow format with main points and terms clearly highlighted. Each chapter concludes with a concise summary, which together with worked examples, problems and answers, emphasize the key principles covered. Text boxes containing interesting case studies and other additional information enrich the content throughout. Over 100 beautiful pen and ink portraits of endangered species help bring the material to life.

About the Authors

Dick Frankham is Professor of Biology at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. He began his career in quantitative genetics, achieving international recognition for his work on Drosophila before turning to conservation genetics in the early 1990s. He has made a significant contribution to the establishment and advancement of the field and has become one of the major figures in the discipline. This has been recognised by his inclusion in '2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 21st Century'.

Jon Ballou is Population Manager at the Smithsonian Institution's National Zoological Park in Washington DC, USA and an adjunct member of the faculty at the University of Maryland. His career has focused on developing the science underlying the practical management of small populations of endangered or threatened species, both captive and wild. The results of his studies have been instrumental in highlighting the key role played by genetics in wildlife conservation and management.

David Briscoe is Associate Professor of Biology at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia where he has been a close collaborator with Dick Frankham on Drosophila research, as well as working with others on rock wallabies, velvet worms and slime molds. An outstanding communicator, his inspirational teaching enthuses students at all levels and reaches beyond the academic sphere through television appearances and popular level books such as Biodiversity: Australia's Living Wealth to which he contributed.