Mark Jobling

Human Evolutionary Genetics reaches its third edition at a time when sequencing and analyzing whole genomes, modern and ancient, has become rapid, affordable, and routine. These advances have led to an avalanche of data on present-day and archaic humans, and a remarkable series of revelations about our past. This new and completely revised edition makes sense of this rich and complex information, tying it into other sources of evidence from paleontology, archaeology, paleoclimatology and linguistics. The book takes readers on a journey from the prehistoric origins of our ancestors through to the historical era.Chapters describing genome variation and how it can tell us about demography and selection provide a firm foundation for readers to understand the rest of the content. The book then describes the functional and evolutionary consequences of genome variation for genetic disorders, infectious disease susceptibility, and normal phenotypic variation. A new chapter places other species in the human evolutionary story, including domesticated animals, and the parasites and microbes that live within us. HEG3 ends by examining the personal genome, the rise of direct-to-consumer testing, and the possible future of human evolution.Key Features- Embraces genomewide approaches throughout while explaining the contribution of studies of single genes and loci- Comprehensively integrates evidence from present-day and ancient genomes- Explores social and cultural influences on current patterns of genetic diversity- Addresses the ethical issues around studying human genetic variation- Comprehensively and beautifully illustrated, with artwork elucidating different concepts and presenting complex experimental data clearly- Each chapter concludes with a series of review questions, allowing students to test their understanding of chapter content and to link concepts between chapters- References listed at the end of each chapter include highlighted key papers, which are recommended reading for students

This book details a genetic survey that has taken place focusing on men from old families from Wirral and West Lancashire. These 'Viking hot spots' in North West England exhibit many archaeological and historical features proving them to have had a clear Viking presence. The book explains—with the help of full color illustrations—what DNA is and how DNA methods can be used to probe both individual and population ancestry, and how information such as Henry VIII’s tax rolls can be used to help establish the volunteer base for specific regions of northern England.

Human Evolutionary Genetics reaches its third edition at a time when sequencing and analyzing whole genomes, modern and ancient, has become rapid, affordable, and routine. These advances have led to an avalanche of data on present-day and archaic humans, and a remarkable series of revelations about our past. This new and completely revised edition makes sense of this rich and complex information, tying it into other sources of evidence from paleontology, archaeology, paleoclimatology and linguistics. The book takes readers on a journey from the prehistoric origins of our ancestors through to the historical era.Chapters describing genome variation and how it can tell us about demography and selection provide a firm foundation for readers to understand the rest of the content. The book then describes the functional and evolutionary consequences of genome variation for genetic disorders, infectious disease susceptibility, and normal phenotypic variation. A new chapter places other species in the human evolutionary story, including domesticated animals, and the parasites and microbes that live within us. HEG3 ends by examining the personal genome, the rise of direct-to-consumer testing, and the possible future of human evolution.Key Features- Embraces genomewide approaches throughout while explaining the contribution of studies of single genes and loci- Comprehensively integrates evidence from present-day and ancient genomes- Explores social and cultural influences on current patterns of genetic diversity- Addresses the ethical issues around studying human genetic variation- Comprehensively and beautifully illustrated, with artwork elucidating different concepts and presenting complex experimental data clearly- Each chapter concludes with a series of review questions, allowing students to test their understanding of chapter content and to link concepts between chapters- References listed at the end of each chapter include highlighted key papers, which are recommended reading for students

Now in full-color, the Second Edition of Human Evolutionary Genetics has been completely revised to cover the rapid advances in the field since publication of the highly regarded First Edition. Written for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, it is the only textbook to integrate genetic, archaeological, and linguistic perspectives on human evolution, and to offer a genomic perspective, reflecting the shift from studies of specific regions of the genome towards comprehensive genomewide analyses of human genetic diversity. Human Evolutionary Genetics is suitable for courses in Genetics, Evolution, and Anthropology. Those readers with a background in anthropology will find that the streamlined genetic analysis material contained in the Second Edition is more accessible. The new edition also integrates new technologies (including next-generation sequencing and genome-wide SNP typing) and new data analysis methods, including recent data on ancient genomes and their impact on our understanding of human evolution. The book also examines the subject of personal genomics and its implications.