The Mathematical Theory of Selection, Recombination, and Mutation - (Wiley Mathematical & Computational Biology) by R Bürger (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Genetische Ansätze von evolutionärer oder ökonomischer Bedeutung werden oft von einer Vielzahl genetischer Loci bestimmt und sind entsprechend schwierig mathematisch zu behandeln. Dieser Band untersucht die moderne Theorie solcher Systeme, die von den fundamentalen Wirkungen der Selektion, Rekombination und Mutation beherrscht werden. Einen Schwerpunkt bilden dabei Modelle, die unmittelbar auf die quantitativ-evolutionäre Genetik angewendet werden können. (10/00)

From the Back Cover

The Mathematical Theory of Selection, Recombination, and Mutation R. Bürger University of Vienna, Austria "It is close to being a masterpiece...could well be the classic presentation of the area." Warren J. Ewens, University of Pennsylvania, USA Population genetics is concerned with the study of the genetic, ecological, and evolutionary factors that influence and change the genetic composition of populations. The emphasis here is on models that have a direct bearing on evolutionary quantitative genetics. Applications concerning the maintenance of genetic variation in quantitative traits and their dynamics under selection are treated in detail.
* Provides a unified, self-contained and in-depth study of the theory of mutilocus systems
* Introduces the basic population-genetic models
* Explores the dynamical and equilibrium properties of the distribution of quantitative traits under selection
* Summarizes important results from more demanding sections in a comprehensible way
* Employs a clear and logical presentation style
Graduate students and researchers in population genetics, evolutionary theory, and biomathematics will benefit from the in-depth coverage. This text will make an excellent reference volume for the fields of quantitative genetics, population and theoretical biology. Visit Our Web Page! http: //www.wiley.com/

Review Quotes

"an excellent reference volume" (Zentralblatt Math, Vol. 959, No. 9 2001)

"...Burger's text is without equal. This is a book that should grace shelves in both mathematics and biology...that provides yet another point of contact for two communities whose interests can only grow closer..." (SIAM Review, Vol. 43, No. 4)

"This is a book that should grace shelves in both mathematics and biology departments." (Society for Industrial Applied Mathematics Review, Vol.43. No.4 2001)

"...it is such a comprehensive compendium that it will become the first port of call for any mathematician..." (The Statistician, Vol. 51, No.2, 2002)

"...the models described here provide a fundamental underpinning to our understanding of the properties of quantitative genetic variation...." (Journal of Evolutionary Biology, Vol. 14, 2001)

"...a major and significant piece of work..." (Genetical Research)

About the Author

R. Bürger is the author of The Mathematical Theory of Selection, Recombination, and Mutation, published by Wiley.