The Wonder of Genetics : The Creepy, the Curious, and the Commonplace
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1616142146
ISBN-13
9781616142148
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Imprint
Prometheus Books
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 1st, 2010
Print length
337 Pages
Weight
528 grams
Dimensions
23.90 x 16.30 x 2.90 cms
Product Classification:
Popular scienceGenetics (non-medical)
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Why are some of us male and others female? What makes us short or tall, blond or brunette, light-skinned or dark? What causes defects in our biochemistry that lead to debilitating illnesses and physical or other handicaps? The answer is genetics. This title provides readers with an overview of this complex area of science.
This refreshingly clear layperson''s overview of genetics shows how heredity actually works and how it is studied in plants and animals, clearly explaining these concepts without an overload of technical jargon. The author devotes separate chapters to such popular topics as: the genetic differences between males and females, the potential effects of radiation on the human genome, eating irradiated or genetically modified foods, cloning, genetic therapy, stem-cell research, nature vs. nurture, and how genes are related to many diseases, psychological disturbances, and possibly other behaviors. The book concludes by addressing common misconceptions about genetics and emphasizing the discipline''s potential for curing some diseases, extending human lifespan, enhancing medicine and agriculture, and generally improving society.
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