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Human Evolutionary Genetics, Third Edition, provides an authoritative and accessible exploration of how genetics reveals the story of human evolution and diversity. Written by leading experts in the field, this comprehensive textbook integrates classical population genetics with modern genomic technologies to examine human origins, migration patterns, and genetic adaptation.
The book covers fundamental concepts including molecular evolution, population genetics, and phylogenetic analysis, while emphasizing real-world applications and recent discoveries. Topics range from ancient DNA and evolutionary timescales to understanding genetic variation across human populations and the genetic basis of human traits. Each chapter includes case studies and examples that illustrate how genetic data illuminates our evolutionary past.
This third edition reflects major advances in sequencing technology, ancient genomes, and computational methods, making it essential reading for students, researchers, and professionals in genetics, anthropology, and evolutionary biology.
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