Evolutionary Quantitative Genetics
by Stevan J. Arnold
I just got an announcement for this book, to be released in June. It looks interesting. Check out the table of contents.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Selection on a Single Trait
2. Selection on Multiple Traits
3. The Selection Surface and Adaptive Landscape for a Single Trait
4. The Selection Surface and Adaptive Landscape for Multiple Traits
5. Inheritance of a Single Trait
6. Inheritance of Multiple Traits
7. Modularity, Performance, and Functional Complexes
8. Drift of a Single, Neutral Trait
9. Drift of Multiple, Neutral Traits
10. Response of a Single Trait to Selection
11. Response of Multiple Traits to Selection
12. Evolution of a Single Trait on a Stationary Adaptive Landscape
13. Evolution of Multiple Traits on a Stationary Adaptive Landscape
14. Trait Evolution on Dynamic Adaptive Landscapes
15. Evolution of Genetic Variance
16. Evolution of the G-Matrix on a Stationary Adaptive Landscape
17. Evolution of the G-Matrix on Dynamic Adaptive Landscapes
18. Evolution Along Selective Lines of Least Resistance
19. Speciation and Extinction of Lineages
20. Coevolution of Species with Trait-Based Interactions
21. Coevolution of Species with Density-Dependent Interactions
22. From Evolutionary Process to Pattern: A Synthesis
Stop Tzar Vladimir the Condemned!What if Eleanor Roosevelt had wings? -- Monty PythonOne important characteristic of a theory is that is has survived repeated attempts to falsify it. Contrary to your understanding, all available evidence confirms it. --Subbie
If evolution is shown to be false, it will be at the hands of things that are true, not made up. --percy
The reason that we have the scientific method is because common sense isn't reliable. -- Taq
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