Book

The genetic structures of two island populations: historical genetics, biodemography and genealogy of Colonsay and Jura (the Inner Hebrides), Argyllshire, Scotland

University Microfilms InternationalAnn Arbor, Mich. • Published In 1984 • Pages:

By: Sheets, John Wilson II.

Abstract
This dissertation '…defines, compares, contrasts, then attempts to account for the genetic structures of the small populations of Colonsay and Jura islands…' (p. 2). Sheets presents data on the history of the Inner Hebrides islands and the population, marriage (migration, fertility, and selection), and native genealogical structure. The conclusion is that the genetic structures of these two island populations must be viewed within the context of the processes of migration and stochastic drift (p. 131).
Subjects
Genetics
Population
Composition of population
Birth statistics
Internal migration
External migration
Conception
culture
Highland Scots
HRAF PubDate
1995
Region
Europe
Sub Region
British Isles
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Physical Anthropologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin
Field Date
1977
Coverage Date
ca. 1755-1977
Coverage Place
Islands of Colonsay and Jura, Inner Hebrides, Argyllshire, Scotland
Notes
[by] John Wilson Sheets II
UM 7820556
Bibliography: p. 133
Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Colorado, Boulder, 1978
LCSH
Highlands (Scotland)