Journal of Heredity Advance Access originally published online on November 28, 2006
Journal of Heredity 2006 97(6):612-613; doi:10.1093/jhered/esl039
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Conservation and Genetics of Populations
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F. W. Allendorf and G. Luikart.
Blackwell, 2007. $84.95.
This 600-page book addresses anew the genetics of populations with emphasis on conservation practices. In the introduction, the authors endeavor "to provide a thorough examination of our understanding of the genetic variation in natural populations. Based upon that foundation, we will consider the application of this understanding to the many problems faced by conservation biologists with the hope that our more informed actions can make a difference." The book is extremely well produced and illustrated; it is also of great interest that the authors have chosen
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