Anthropological Genetics : Theory, Methods and Applications

Crawford, Michael H.

Anthropological Genetics : Theory, Methods and Applications - 1st ed. - New York: Cambridge University Press, 2007. - 488p.

Foundations of anthropological genetics / M.H. Crawford --
Part I. Theory --
Partitioning of genetic variation in human populations and the concept of race / Lorena Madrigal and Guido Barbujani --
Natural experiments in human gene mapping : the intersection of anthropological genetics and genetic epidemiology / Joe Terwilliger and Joe Lee --
Part II. Methods --
Importance of field research in anthropological genetics : methods, experiences and results / M.H. Crawford --
The confluence of anthropological genetics and anthropological demography / James H. Mielke and Alan Fix --
Molecular markers in anthropological genetics studies / Rohina Rubicz, Phil Melton and M.H. Crawford --
The use of quantitative traits in anthropological genetic studies of population structure and history / John Relethford --
Ancient DNA and its application to the reconstruction of human evolution and history / Dennis O'Rourke --
Part III. Applications of Anthropological Genetics : General Applications --
Applications of molecular genetics to forensic sciences / Moses Schanfield --
Emerging technologies : the bright future of fluorescence / Ric Devor --
Mapping genes influencing human quantitative trait variation / John Blangero [and others] --
Part IV. The Human Diaspora --
Human origins within and out of Africa / Sarah A. Tishkoff and Mary Katherine Gonder --
The peopling of Europe / Barbara Arredi, Estella S. Poloni and Chris Tyler-Smith --
Peopling of Oceania / Elizabeth Matisoo Smith --
The prehistoric colonization of the Americas / Francisco Salzano --
Part V. Conclusion --
Anthropological genetics : present and future / Henry Harpending.

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