984 Pages
by
Routledge
984 Pages
by
Routledge
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The Encyclopedia includes 125 entries, beginning with the origins of genetics including historical background on the work of Gregor Mendel and Charles Darwin, and progressing to the structure of DNA and modern theories such as selfish genes. All branches of genetics are covered, including the genetics of bacteria, viruses, insects, animals and plants, as well as humans. Important topical... Read more
A Introducing Genetics B The Origins of Genetics C Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses D Genetics of Drosophila and Other Insects E Genetics of Eukaryotic Micro-organisms and their Organelles F Mouse Genetics G Genetics of Other Mammals H Human Clinical Genetics J Plant Genetics K Genetics of Cell Organelles, Structures and Function N Population Genetics and Evolutionary Studies
Biography
Eric C.R Reeve, Honorary Senior Lecturer, Institute of Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Edinburgh, UK. Essays: From the great apes to Gregor Mendel, Genetics of quantitative characters, Gregor Mendel.
"Articles are excellent, combining the best qualities of a good textbook chapter and a thorough review article. This is a useful summary and review source for those with background in genetics." -- Choice
"Undergraduate science majors for whom this book was written will find the writing clear and will appreciate the effort to synthesize current knowlegde in the field... Recommended for academic collections." -- Library Journal
