Dennis H. O'Rourke – författare

This comprehensive introduction to the field of human biology covers all the major areas of the field: genetic variation, variation related to climate, infectious and non-infectious diseases, aging, growth, nutrition, and demography. Written by four expert authors working in close collaboration, this second edition has been thoroughly updated to provide undergraduate and graduate students with two new chapters: one on race and culture and their ties to human biology, and the other a concluding summary chapter highlighting the integration and intersection of the topics covered in the book.

Explore the latest research in anthropological genetics and understand the genome’s role in cultural and social developmentA Companion to Anthropological Genetics illustrates the role of genetic analysis in advancing the modern study of human origins, populations, evolution, and diversity. Broad in scope, this essential reference work establishes and explores the relationship between genetic research and the major questions of anthropological study. Through contributions by leading researchers, this collection explores molecular genetics and evolutionary mechanisms in the context of macro- and microevolution, paleontology, phylogeny, diet, and disease, with detailed explanations of quantitative methods, including coalescent and approximate Bayesian computation.With an emphasis on contextualizing new and developing genetic research within anthropological frameworks, this text offers critical perspective on the conditions of molecular evolution that accompany cultural and social transformation, while also addressing critical disciplinary questions, such as the ethical issues surrounding ancestry testing and community-based genetic research.  Acts as an essential reference on the contributions of genetic science to the field of anthropologyFeatures new work by leading researchers of the fieldExplores the evolution of immunity, including the genetics and epigenetics of pathogens, chronic illness, and disease resistanceProvides in-depth examination of mutation and dietary adaptation, including AMY1, lactase persistence, and sensory polymorphismsExplains essential quantitative and phylogenetic methods for aligning genomic analysis with evolution and migration time scalesOffering thorough coverage on leading questions and developing research, A Companion to Anthropological Genetics is a comprehensive resource for students and scholars.