The Genetic Structure of Subdivided Human Populations

摘要: Much of the theory population genetics is based on assumption that populations are panmictic. While this may be nearly true in some instances, most interest (particularly man) exhibit form subdivision. Most often, spatial subdivision observable, and geneticists have studied subdivisions ranging magnitude from villages to continents. Other types exist as well. Linguistic differences often define barriers random mating, do social class, clan or caste membership, religious affiliation. In addition, various cultural regulations, such taboos prescribed mating systems, result