Population Genetics (eBook)

Matthew B. Hamilton teaches population genetics, evolutionary processes, and similar undergraduate and graduate courses at Georgetown University. He conducts research on the processes that shape genetic variation within species using molecular genetic markers as well as predictive mathematical models.

1. Thinking like a population geneticist

2. Genotype frequencies

3. Genetic drift and effective population size

4. Population structure and gene flow

5. Mutation

6. Fundamentals of natural selection

7. Further models of natural selection

8. Molecular evolution

9. Quantitative trait variation and evolution

10. The Mendelian basis of quantitative trait variation

11. Historical and synthetic topics

Appendix

"To achieve these goals, the book design emphasizes a well
explained introductions to key principles and predictions. These
are augmented with case studies as well as illustrations along with
introductions to classical hypotheses and debates."
(Zentralblatt MATH, 2012)

"The most catching aspect of Hamilton's book is its
extremely well thought-out structure and pedagogical concept. All
sections are well motivated in the respective introduction and all
chapters have reviews at the end. A large number of problems have
been interspersed throughout the text for students to work on, and
the solutions are provided at the end of each chapter. A very
interesting and novel feature is the use of so-called
'interact boxes', which are essentially links to
interactive learning and simulation software available on the
internet." (Human Genetics, December 2009)

"Hamilton's volume would be the best choice for someone seeking
a thorough grounding in the subject." (The Quarterly Review of
Biology, April 2010)

"Both population biologists and upper-level biology students
will appreciate the relatively clear explanations of exceptionally
difficult material." (CHOICE, November 2009)