Introduction to Quantitative Genetics

by D.S. Falconer

This is an introductory textbook with the emphasis on general principles rather than on practical applications. It covers a range of topics in genetics, including mutation, and this edition seeks to include the developments of the 20 years since the first edition and to provide more material on plants. Though the mathematics does not go beyond simple algebra (neither calculus nor matrix methods are used), the author does assume a knowledge of statistics, particularly of the analysis of variance and of correlation and regression. separately, at the end of the relevant chapter. Solutions are provided.

Genres: Genetics, Science, Biology, Nonfiction, Evolution, Reference

456 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1970

Reviews

[Liz]

This book is fantastic so far. Falconer and Mackay offer lucid and concise descriptions of the equations describing genetic and phenotypic change (and fortunately for me include only essential derivations). There is a clear emphasis on application to evolutionary studies, which gets me excited for application to my work in the near future.

[itsumoAoi]

can't say but...humph...! must have deep understanding about statistic b4 one could read this. For me...it's pretty 'heavy' read

[Fred]

Great. If you want to learn some quantitative genetics, and even population genetics, this is where to go. I can even understand the math.

[Darcy Williams]

This book is very good if you like genetics.

[Jessie]

Falconer's writing is dense and not that easy to follow.

[Hrafnhildur Agnarsdóttir]

Primitive statistical knowledge needed, concise and direct to the point. Perfect introduction to quantitative genetics and population genetics.

[Chaole]

allow me to read

[Summer]

There is math in the world and beauty in the math.

[Lina salah]

fantastic !