The Mechanisms of Genetics
Contemporary Discourse in the Field of Biology
The selections in this anthology chronicle the development of modern genetics and the breakthroughs that have transformed our understanding of the science that may one day reshape our lives. The articles cover the discovery of our past through DNA; mutation, adaptation, and natural selection; the human chromosome; what can DNA tell us; genes and disease; and modifying nature with genetics. An introduction to each article clearly explains the writer's investigations and interpretations.
* Reviews *
Book Review--"The editor takes the difficult subject of genetics and breaks it down into a series of excellent essays by current researchers. This is a highly readable series of articles that students will find easy to use in researching this topic. This is highly recommended for high school librarians."
-ASSOCIATION OF REG. XI SCHOOL LIBRARIANS, TEXAS
Series Review--
"...a highly readable series...that students will find easy to use in researching...This is highly recommended for high school."
--Association of Reg. XI School Librarians, Texas
