Picture 1 of 1
Chance in the House of Fate: A Natural History of Heredity Jennifer Ackerman HC
Condition:
Price:
US $8.00
ApproximatelyC $10.97
- Buy It NowChance in the House of Fate: A Natural History of Heredity Jennifer Ackerman HC
Shipping:
Located in: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Mon, Jun 10 and Thu, Jun 13 to 43230
Returns:
Payments:
Shop with confidence
Seller information
- 100% positive feedback
Registered as a Business Seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:334314840930
Item specifics
- Condition
- Literary Movement
- Naturalism
- ISBN
- 9780618219094
- Book Title
- Chance in the House of Fate : a Natural History of Heredity
- Item Length
- 8.4in
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Publication Year
- 2002
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.7in
- Genre
- Science
- Topic
- Natural History, Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, Life Sciences / Developmental Biology
- Item Width
- 5.9in
- Item Weight
- 8.7 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 272 Pages
About this product
Product Information
Award-winning science writer Jennifer Ackerman investigates the endless mysteries of genetics, offering an elegant natural history of humanity as seen through the lens of our genes and cells. Combining the gifts of vision and language with in-depth knowledge, Ackerman explores the ways in which, at the most fundamental level, humans are genetically linked to every part of the natural world. CHANCE IN THE HOUSE OF FATE is a rich and often personal tour through the surprising turns of heredity, informed by the ways genetic inheritance has affected Ackerman's own life. From a younger sister's profound retardation and her mother's illness to the births of her own healthy daughters, Ackerman reveals her own experiences as telling touchpoints, ultimately illuminating the the hidden biological connections among all forms of life.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0618219099
ISBN-13
9780618219094
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2015387
Product Key Features
Book Title
Chance in the House of Fate : a Natural History of Heredity
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Natural History, Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, Life Sciences / Developmental Biology
Publication Year
2002
Genre
Science
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.4in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
5.9in
Item Weight
8.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
Reviews
"...graceful, nearly lyrical at times...The way in which she focuses on the beauty of scientific language enriches her expertise." Bookpage "ponders the complexities of a common genetic inheritance among diverse organisms, from fruit flies to human beings" -Science News "...a beautiful story of the natural world that will inspire and educate without dampening wonder." The San Francisco Chronicle
Copyright Date
2001
Dewey Decimal
599.93/5
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Item description from the seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:334314840930
Shipping and handling
Item location:
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Ships to:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan Republic, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde Islands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon Republic, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Croatia, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Samoa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Excludes:
Barbados, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Libya, Martinique, New Caledonia, Reunion, Russian Federation, Ukraine, Venezuela
| Shipping and handling | To | Service | Delivery*See Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| US $4.30 (approx C $5.90) | United States | Economy Shipping (USPS Media MailTM) | Estimated between Mon, Jun 10 and Thu, Jun 13 to 43230 |
| Handling time |
|---|
| Will usually ship within 3 business days of receiving cleared payment. |
| Taxes |
|---|
| Taxes may be applicable at checkout. Learn moreLearn more about paying tax on eBay purchases |
Sales tax for an item #334314840930
Sales tax for an item #334314840930
Seller collects sales tax for items shipped to the following provinces:
| Province | Sales Tax Rate |
|---|
Return policy
| After receiving the item, contact seller within | Refund will be given as |
|---|---|
| 30 days after the buyer receives it | Money Back |
The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.
Payment details
Payment methods
Seller feedback (1,729)
e***c (2299)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
* Meticulously + Painstakingly Packaged-Thorough Communication-Received Exactly As Stated-Typical USPS Shipping Time + Cost-Thank You.
n***h (542)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
Item arrived in great time and extremely well packed. Item described accurately. Repair is well done .... hardly noticeable. Crack, as well, is minimal. Excellent price .... great buy!! Thanks.
1***u (134)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
The book was accurately described and arrived earlier than the estimate. And best of all, it was packaged perfectly so as to protect the book from damage, something that is greatly appreciated, I wish more sellers took this much care in packaging!!!
Product ratings and reviews
More to explore:
- Diane Ackerman History Nonfiction Fiction & Books,
- Diane Ackerman History Nonfiction Fiction & Books in English,
- Natural History Nonfiction Books & Fiction,
- Diane Ackerman Hardcover Books,
- Natural Disasters History Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- Jennifer L. Holm Fiction Random House Fiction & Books,
- History Nonfiction Random House Fiction & Books,
- Illustrated History Natural Disasters Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- History Magazines,
- History Textbooks