Importantly, this book goes beyond an overview of the current status of the field. By explaining the fundamental concepts of population genetics, which is essential to understanding molecular evolution, Graur gives his readers the necessary tools for a critical analysis of the different topics covered by his volume. Readers afraid of mathematical formulas should not be discouraged by the equations ... Read morepresent throughout the book, as the mathematical concepts are clearly explained and illustrated... This book is a must read for anyone lacking the molecular evolution background necessary to make sense of the current deluge of molecular data and, more generally, for anyone trying to keep up to date with the fast moving field of molecular and genome evolution. - Jean-Francois Gout, The Quarterly Review of Biology Show Less