the most exciting developments in life sciences, from Mendel to the Human Genome Project /
First Statement of Responsibility
introduction by Steve Jones.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Philadelphia, PA :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Running Press,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2009.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xvii, 380 p. :
Other Physical Details
ill. ;
Dimensions
20 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
The Encyclopædia Britannica guide to
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
Includes index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Building life. Molecules of life ; Understanding DNA and genes -- Genetics through time. Historical background ; Heredity and evolution ; Evidence for evolution -- Genetics and human health. Human genetics ; Human genetic disease -- Genetics today and tomorrow. Animal and plant breeding ; Biotechnology -- Controversies in genetics. Ethical issues in genetics.