Eight essays on the impact of DNA on science and society by key researchers; for the general reader.
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'DNA and molecular biology have had a deep impact on society during the last 50 years: this book provides an excellent perspective.' Francis Crick
'... will appeal to anyone involved in biochemistry and evolutionary biology from A-level upwards.' Focus
'... a diverse and enjoyable book ...'. Journal of Genetical Research
'... a diverse and enjoyable book, which I hope gets a broad readership.' William G. Hill, University of Edinburgh
'... consistently interesting and well-written book ...'. The Magazine of the Cambridge Society
'In dealing with the large number of complex situations, there is a great need for wider understanding of both the biology and ethical issues. These essays provide authoritative descriptions of their diverse subjects.' The Times Higher Education Supplement
Eight key researchers come together to explore the impact of DNA on science and society, fifty years after Watson and Crick first revealed its double helix structure. From DNA fingerprinting to the ethical dilemmas of probing our genetic makeup, these essays are written to inform and entertain the general reader.
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Da: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo GRP96791490
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Da: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Regno Unito
Condizione: New. pp. 200 Illus. Codice articolo 7686569
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Da: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condizione: New. pp. 200. Codice articolo 26194166
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Da: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germania
Condizione: New. pp. 200 35 Diagrams. Codice articolo 18194172
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Da: Prior Books Ltd, Cheltenham, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Like New. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. A firm and square hardback with sharp corners and strong joints, complete with original dustjacket, just showing a few very minor rubs. Hence a non-text page has a small 'damaged' stamp. Despite such this book is actually in nearly new condition. Thus the contents are crisp, fresh and tight. Also, no pen-marks and not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Now offered for sale at a very sensible price. Codice articolo 121594
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Da: Plurabelle Books Ltd, Cambridge, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 390p large format hardback, original card cover illustrated with anchor motif, some wear and soiling to covers and edges, reproduced from typescript, frontispiece, many photographic illustrations of machinery, library markings from leading laboratory in the field, inscribed by Pepinsky to Max Perutz; includes paper by Perutz and many other collaborators, as well as 200p description and documentation of Pepinsky's electronic analogue computer 'X-RAC'; Pepinsky edited a similar work ten years later, this is his first attempt, a landmark in early analogue computing, which was considered superior to digital devices Language: English. Codice articolo 158032
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