Genetics and Genetic Engineering

by Lisa Yount

This text provides fascinating information o n key discoveries and inventions in the fields of genetics a nd genetic engineering. ' This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816035660
• ISBN13: 9780816035663
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Facts on File
• Length: 147 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 11 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 12

Customer Reviews

Some important pathfinders in the field of genetics

The author, Lisa Yount, has selected excellent examples of some of the most important pathfinders in the field of genetics beginning with the father of genetics, Gregor Mendel and ending with a noted pioneer in gene therapy, W. French Anderson. Each of the vignettes describes one or a small group of researchers who have made major contributions to the field. The vignettes are filled with wonderful sidelines, many quoting from the subjects, that give a human quality to the narrative. The scientific data is easy to understand and well presented. This is a wonderful book for anyone curious not only about genetics, but also about science and the scientific method.