DNA Fingerprinting (Impact Books) [Library Binding]

Christopher Lampton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1991 | Age Level: 11 and up | Series: Impact Books

Examines the procedures and uses of DNA fingerprinting as a method of identification in forensic science.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6 Up-- A wordy, boring distillation of magazine and newspaper articles. Lampton's conclusion is that DNA fingerprinting may become a major forensic technique after it has been more thoroughly and accurately tested. Much of the text is too complex for young readers but too flawed to be used as a serious reference. It is awkwardly written, repetitious, and padded with blurry, meaningless, black-and-white photos. The technical explanations are often marred by cutesy unscientific images such as, ``chromosomes are a library,'' a virus ``hijacking the protein . . .,'' a ``DNA horse race.'' Although it predates DNA techniques, Stuart Kind's Science against Crime (Doubleday, 1972; o.p.) is more likely to foster forensic science careers because it is well written and has excellent, informative photos and diagrams.
- Wendy Dellett, formerly at Sherwood Regional Library, Alexandria, VA
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Library Binding: 111 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts (October 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531130037
• ISBN-13: 978-0531130032
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,101,269 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Some good factual info. but a bit outdated., March 18, 2000

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This review is from: DNA Fingerprinting (Impact Books) (Library Binding)

This book served me well in writing a biology project but some of the scientific processes described were a bit outdated and have changed since 1991. (i.e. Gel Electrophoresis) There was good information on the history and discovery of DNA fingerprinting which was certainly usable along with documentation of some of the first court cases in which DNA fingerprinting was used. In summary I would say this book is usefull but not if you need highly detailed and advanced information.