Ecological Genetics

Ecological Genetics addresses the fundamental problems of which of the many molecular markers should be used and how the resulting data should be analysed in clear, accessible language, suitable for upper--level undergraduates through to research--level professionals. * A very accessible straightforward text to deal with this difficult topic -- applying modern molecular techniques to ecological processes. * Written by active researchers and teachers within the field. * There will be an accompanying web site managed by the authors, comprising of worked examples, test data sets and hyperlinks to relevant web pages.

ISBN 1405100338   Pages 344 ISBN13 9781405100335 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd   Weight (grammes) 566 Imprint Blackwell Science Ltd   Published in Oxford Format Paperback   Height (mm) 246 Publication date 18 Mar 2004   Width (mm) 170 Library of Congress QH456 \.A8, QH456 \.A8   Spine width (mm) 18 DEWEY 576.58   Academic level Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC22

		Preface
		Abbreviations
1		Ecological genetics		1
2		Markers and sampling in ecological genetics		6
3		Genetic diversity and differentiation		52
4		Gene flow and mating system		106
5		Intraspecific phylogenies and phylogeography		150
6		Speciation and hybridization		189
7		Case studies in ecological genetics: Lycaenid butterflies, ragworts, bears, and oaks		243
		App. A: Data analysis software		300
		App. B: Which distance algorithm should be used and when?		306
		Glossary		313
		Index		320

Molecular ecologists finally have a text--book that deals with their discipline. Ecological Genetics fills the market--gap between general accounts of evolutionary biology and specialist texts focusing on individual research topics. The authors have brought together a useful mix of theory, practical approaches, conceptual issues, and individual case studies to provide a balanced and accessible overview of the field. Peter Hollingsworth, Royal Botanic Garden "This book is a pleasure to read: it is clearly written, well organized and leaves no ambiguity." Andre A Dhondt, Cornell University, Trends in Ecology and Evolution, August 2004 "This book is a well--written, comprehensive overview of the essential techniques underlying ecological genetics. I would certainly recommend it to any new student undertaking postgraduate study in the field of molecular ecology." Dr. Jim Provan, Queena s University Belfast

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