Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies Paperback – March 20, 2019

As background, I am an advanced-skills genealogist, with no science background, but continually striving to more fully understand the genetic sciences, as applied to DNA testing for genealogical purposes.While I tend to purchase virtually every genealogy-oriented DNA book that comes on the market, there are usually written by one author, and while often very useful, rarely cover all issues of greatest interest to me. Said another way, they may be very strong in one area, but not another.I just recently purchased "Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies" edited by Debbie Parker Wayne, and I simply could not be more pleased with this invaluable addition to my ever-growing DNA reference library. Rather than one author attempting to be "all things to all people," it is actually a collection of (14) widely- recognized subject-matter-experts all writing individual chapters on their own fields of interest and expertise. The result is a highly detailed, yet "very accessible" review of the various technical issues and direct applications involved with DNA testing for genealogical purposes. It is heavily illustrated with full-color diagrams, charts, etc., that are well labeled and captioned, with detailed footnotes throughout. All this is supported with a detailed glossary, recommended additional reading, and a strong index. While I personally use FamilyTreeDNA as my selected labs of choice, numerous references are made to all of the major DNA labs and third-party analysis platforms, to include 23 and me, ancestry DNA, GEDmatch, Yfull, etc.This volume is so very complete, that it has now become my "go-to" reference for genealogy-related DNA testing issues, and I highly recommend it.

My knowledge of genetic genealogy is far from advanced, but I thought I would give the book a twirl. I am so glad that I did, because it is a collection of well-written articles by a stable of knowledgeable and respected genealogists and researchers on different aspects of genetic genealogy. Although I haven't read the entire book, I have referred repeatedly to many of the articles in the book. At 366 pages, the book is worth the money. If I had to recommend any changes, it wd be to drop the "Advanced" in the title because I think it might scare away potential buyers who could benefit from reading the material. I seldom give a book five stars, but this one is worth it.

Consider two points before buying the e-book version. First, you need to be a knowledgeable user of your reading device. When first reading the book, the reader needs to frequently move between the essay being read, the footnotes, and the glossary. Continuing use of the book as a resource requires the ability to quickly find the information requested. Second point, this is a book for advanced genetic genealogists. Many of the essays are case studies involving advanced DNA analysis.In most cases, the genealogist will be better served by paying more and getting the hard copy.

This book is an excellent update to the editor's earlier work, Genetic Genealogy in Practice. The chapters each cover a different subject area, written by someone who is outstanding in that particular field. The color illustrations are a must in today's high tech world (Visual Phasing comes immediately to mind, for the need of color to adequately, and simply, explain or perform the task.) I've had it 2 days and already spent "too many" hours reading it, where I should have been doing something else. I expect more of that to come, and for this to become an invaluable resource gong forward.

I ordered this book on faith, based on the reputations of the authors, most of whom I either know personally, have worked with in various genealogical institute settings, or have followed through genetic genealogy books, blogs, and webinars. At first the price seemed steep, but to my delight the content is rich. Most important to me is the addition of color graphs and charts - essential for understanding visual phasing or clustering. BRAVO to the editor for insisting on color. Given the choice of grey scale or color, I believe you'll agree color was the right choice.

This is an incredible book that can help even the most inept person understand DNA and how it affects you and your family, especially, when doing family genealogy. It explains many questions that you may have now, and while you search for your ancestors. It will help you with your current family to understand the importance of knowing more than you thought you could know about DNA. A great investment if you are doing genealogy with the help of DNA.

The book is wonderful. Arrived in a timely manner, nice fonts size, beautiful color diagrams, with information on each contributor. It is informative and walks through each section of the more advance areas in terms that the layperson can understand. The sections are written by the best in the genealogy DNA field and each covers their specialty well. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to know more about genetic genealogy. If there was a way to give it 10 stars I would.

A wonderful collection by respected authorities on genetic genealogy. I have Blaine's Family Tree Guide .... , Blaine and Debbie's Genetic Genealogy in Practice, and this makes a great #3! Well worth the extra price to get all of the color examples. All of the test results we see are in color, if these were in b&w, it would leave a lot to the imagination. Another quality product! Thank you.

Loved so many pages of different techniques. Found it hard to turn the pages because it is so thick.Excellent material throughout.

Can be read cover to cover or dipped into for specific topic info...an essential for every serious DNA researcher