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OverviewTo show the importance of stochastic processes in the change of gene frequencies, the authors discuss topics ranging from molecular evolution to two-locus problems in terms of diffusion models. Throughout their discussion, they come to grips with one of the most challenging problems in population genetics--the ways in which genetic variability is maintained in Mendelian populations. R.A. Fisher, J.B.S. Haldane, and Sewall Wright, in pioneering works, confirmed the usefulness of mathematical theory in population genetics. The synthesis their work achieved is recognized today as mathematical genetics, that branch of genetics whose aim is to investigate the laws governing the genetic structure of natural populations and, consequently, to clarify the mechanisms of evolution. For the benefit of population geneticists without advanced mathematical training, Professors Kimura and Ohta use verbal description rather than mathematical symbolism wherever practicable. A mathematical appendix is included. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Motoo Kimura , Tomoko OhtaPublisher: Princeton University Press Imprint: Princeton University Press Volume: 4 Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.028kg ISBN: 9780691080987ISBN 10: 0691080984 Pages: 232 Publication Date: 21 October 1971 Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional & Vocational , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |