DNA Technology, Second Edition: The Awesome Skill [Hardcover]

I. Edward Alcamo (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0120489201 | ISBN-13: 978-0120489206 | Publication Date: April 28, 2000 | Edition: 2

DNA Technology, Second Edition, is a survey of biotechnology written to enlighten readers about the breakthroughs made possible by the science and technologies associated with current DNA research. Ed Alcamo gives the educated layperson a survey of DNA by presenting a brief history of genetics, a clear outline of techniques that are in use, and indications of breakthroughs in cloning and other DNA advances. Appropriate for a wide range of courses for non-biology majors, including a ÒDNA for Lawyers course or allied health and nursing courses.

* An introductory treatment of aspects of DNA technology written to enlighten the reader about the breakthroughs made possible by the science and technologies associated with DNA
* Emphasizes the practical implications and applications of the new genetic technologies; readers will come away saying, "So that's what DNA technology is all about!"
* Helps students, business people, lawyers, and jurists gain more confidence in their ability to to understand and appreciate DNA technology and human genetics
* Persons with genetic diseases will gain a clearer understanding of their afflictions and understand the bases for possible cures
* Agriculturists will have insight into the genetic basis for gene-altered plants and animals
* The general public will better appreciate the nature and reasons for the Human Genome Project now in progress

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Why "The Awesome Skill"? Because, as a major news magazine once editorialized,
"DNA technology is the most awesome skill acquired since the splitting of the atom."
In this timely and thorough revision, I. Edward Alcamo surveys the remarkable history, state-of-the-art procedures, and astonishing benefits that DNA technology blready provides to humanity. DNA Technology, Second Edition brings relevant background and up-to-date understanding of DNA together in one accessible source-an important foundation appropriate for a wide variety of readerships.

About the Author

The author recently retired as Distinguished Teaching Professor of Biology at the State University of New York-Farmingdale. He taught at the college level for 33 years, and has been recognized for Excellence in Teaching by the National Association of Biology Teachers and the State University of New York. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology and the author of several textbooks, including Fundamentals of Microbiology (now in its 6th edition), AIDS: The BiologicalBasis, Anatomy and Physiology The Easy Way, and the Microbiology, Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology Coloring Books.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 348 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 2 edition (April 28, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0120489201
• ISBN-13: 978-0120489206
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,152,746 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best academic general guide, July 8, 2000

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Ekrem Ayna (Turkey-Izmir) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DNA Technology, Second Edition: The Awesome Skill (Hardcover)

Are you looking for something usefull and can be understood clearly at the first time?This is the most helpfull guide if you are not proffessio nally working on a research.For collegers and Eastern universities:Ferfect introduction to the field.Do not worry not to having enought experience on the field.This book will carry you to where ever you want to go.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book easy to read and understand., August 15, 2006

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Peng Hung Sheng - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DNA Technology, Second Edition: The Awesome Skill (Hardcover)

I am a graduate student in Taiwan. My advisor showed me the book and I bought the second edition. When I read it, I found it is good to my research in the field of biotechnology. Although I am still a novice in this area, this book is really helpful to me.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, December 10, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: DNA Technology, Second Edition: The Awesome Skill (Hardcover)

Easy read, topics explained well. Would definitely recommend this book for anyone wanting to learn more about biotechnology.