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The Thread of Life: The Story of Genes and Genetic Engineering
by Aldridge, Susan | PB | Good
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- ISBN
- 9780521625098
- Publication Name
- Thread of Life : the Story of Genes and Genetic Engineering
- Item Length
- 8.5in
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Series
- Canto Ser.
- Publication Year
- 1998
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Features
- Reprint
- Item Width
- 5.5in
- Item Weight
- 12.3 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 272 Pages
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In this fascinating book, Susan Aldridge gives an accessible guide to the world of DNA and also explores the applications of genetic engineering in biotechnology. She takes the reader, step by step, through the fascinating study of molecular biology, examining DNA and its function within living organisms as well as aspects of genetic engineering and its applications to humans. Aldridge also looks at the wider world of biotechnology and how genetic engineering can be applied to such problems as producing vegetarian cheese or cleaning up the environment.
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Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521625092
ISBN-13
9780521625098
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102801701
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Thread of Life : the Story of Genes and Genetic Engineering
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Reprint
Series
Canto Ser.
Publication Year
1998
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
12.3 Oz
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Reprint
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'... a dependable insight into the applications and implications of molecular genetics'. Bernard Dixon, New Scientist, '... a dependable insight into the applications and implications of molecular genetics.'Bernard Dixon, New Scientist, 'A well-paced, elegant and imaginative ride through the story of genes and genetic engineering.' Focus, ‘Susan Aldridge’s volume is one of the best ... an extremely clear writer, and refreshingly free of the bombast that often marks books in this field … her knowledge and skill make her an excellent guide.’Jon Turney, The Times Higher Educational Supplement, 'This is an informative and entertaining book which explains simply but without trivializing and is of interest both to specialist and layman … a comprehensive, up-to-date and, above all, highly enjoyable account of a fascinating area of science.' C. F. Taylor, Annals of Human Biology, ‘This book should provide anyone with a little prior knowledge of genetic engineering with a good insight in to this field.’E. Green, Endeavour, '… a dependable insight into the applications and implications of molecular genetics'. Bernard Dixon, New Scientist, 'Susan Aldridge's volume is one of the best ... an extremely clear writer, and refreshingly free of the bombast that often marks books in this field … her knowledge and skill make her an excellent guide.' Jon Turney, The Times Higher Educational Supplement, 'Susan Aldridge's volume is one of the best ... an extremely clear writer, and refreshingly free of the bombast that often marks books in this field ... her knowledge and skill make her an excellent guide.' Jon Turney, The Times Higher Educational Supplement, ‘This is an informative and entertaining book which explains simply but without trivializing and is of interest both to specialist and layman … a comprehensive, up-to-date and, above all, highly enjoyable account of a fascinating area of science.’C. F. Taylor, Annals of Human Biology, ‘Susan Aldridge has written a fine book. It can be confidently recommended both to students and scientists in other fields, and to general readers ...’.Science Spectra, 'This is an informative and entertaining book which explains simply but without trivializing and is of interest both to specialist and layman ... a comprehensive, up-to-date and, above all, highly enjoyable account of a fascinating area of science.'C. F. Taylor, Annals of Human Biology, 'This is an informative and entertaining book which explains simply but without trivializing and is of interest both to specialist and layman ... a comprehensive, up-to-date and, above all, highly enjoyable account of a fascinating area of science.' C. F. Taylor, Annals of Human Biology, ‘A well-paced, elegant and imaginative ride through the story of genes and genetic engineering.’Focus, '... a dependable insight into the applications and implications of molecular genetics.' Bernard Dixon, New Scientist, ‘… a dependable insight into the applications and implications of molecular genetics.’Bernard Dixon, New Scientist, 'Susan Aldridge has written a fine book. It can be confidently recommended both to students and scientists in other fields, and to general readers ...'. Science Spectra, 'Susan Aldridge's volume is one of the best ... an extremely clear writer, and refreshingly free of the bombast that often marks books in this field ... her knowledge and skill make her an excellent guide.'Jon Turney, The Times Higher Educational Supplement, 'This book should provide anyone with a little prior knowledge of genetic engineering with a good insight in to this field.' E. Green, Endeavour
Table of Content
Preface; Acknowledgements; Illustration credits; Part I. What is DNA?: 1. DNA is life's blueprint; 2. DNA in action; 3. A close up of the genome; 4. Where did DNA come from?; Part II. Engineering Genes: 5. Genetic engineering; 6. Creating new life forms; 7. Genes - the human angle; 8. New genes for old; Part III. Biotechnology: 9. The wide world of biotechnology; 10. Plant power; 11. Environmental solutions; Part IV. The Final Frontier: 12. Beyond DNA; Further reading; Index.
Copyright Date
1998
Topic
Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, General
Dewey Decimal
575.1/0724
Intended Audience
College Audience
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Science
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