Human Mating Patterns: 28 (Society for the Study of Human Biology Symposium Series, Series Number 28) - Softcover

Mascie-Taylor, C

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521114683 ISBN 13: 9780521114684

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

First published in 1988, this book examines the causes and consequences of different mating patterns in man with particular reference to biological, medical and demographic factors. Although the effects of inbreeding on genetic structure and gene frequencies have been well covered in the medical genetics literature, and specific social systems have been described in social anthropology texts, this attempts to present an holistic approach. Four main areas are covered: historical and demographic aspects; mate choice and assortative mating; social systems, religious rules and mating practices; medical and genetic issues. The papers in each section have been carefully edited and integrated to present a cohesive treatment of value to advanced students and research workers in human biology and genetics.

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Book Description

This book examines the causes and consequences of different mating patterns in man with particular reference to historical, biological, medical and demographic factors. Each of these reference points are covered in carefully edited and integrated papers for advanced students and research workers in human biology and genetics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521114683
• ISBN 13: 9780521114684
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256