| A Primer of Conservation Genetics Contributor(s): Frankham, Richard (Author), Ballou, Jonathan D. (Author), Briscoe, David A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0511817355 ISBN-13: 9780511817359 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $494.00 Product Type: Open Ebook - Other Formats Published: June 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Ecology |
| Dewey: 576.58 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Intended for those with a limited background in genetic studies, this concise, entry-level text in conservation genetics is presented in a user-friendly format, with main points clearly highlighted. Solved problems are provided throughout to help illustrate key equations, although a basic knowledge of Mendelian genetics and simple statistics is assumed. A glossary and suggestions for further reading provide additional support for the reader. Numerous pen-and-ink portraits of endangered species bring the material to life. Also available: Introduction to Conservation Genetics ...balance s] student need for clarity and brevity with the requirements of conservation professionals for detailed applications. Choice 0-521-63014-2 Hardback $130.00 C 0-521-63985-9 Paperback $50.00 D |
Contributor Bio(s): Frankham, Richard: - Dick Frankham is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Macquarie University, Sydney.Ballou, Jonathan D.: - Jon Ballou is Head of the Division of Behaviour, Ecology and Population Biology in the Department of Conservation Biology at the Smithsonian Institution's National Zoological Park.Briscoe, David A.: - David Briscoe is Associate Professor at the Key Centre for Biodiversity and Bioresources, Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney. |