Genomes 2 [Paperback]

T.A. Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 2002 | ISBN-10: 1859960294 | ISBN-13: 978-1859960295 | Edition: 2nd

Covering molecular genetics from the genomics perspective, Genomes, has been completely rewritten to incorporate the major advances made in the past three years. The new edition includes: the sequencing of the human genome; characterization of genome expression and replication processes, and transcriptomics and proteomics.
Genomes 2 has been extended to include more introductory material making it appropriate for early undergraduate study. As with the first edition, the superb full-color illustrations are free to download.

KEY CHANGES FROM THE FIRST EDITION:
* Expanded introductory material
* New study aids: (Learning Objectives - Highlighted Key Terms - Self Study Questions - Problem-based Learning)
* New coverage of the transcriptome and proteome
* New chapter on cloning techniques and PCR
* Extensive update of functional analysis, genome expression, and genome replication and evolution

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This undergraduate textbook concentrates on the study of the genome (the total genetic makeup of an organism) as a whole rather than the traditional approach of studying specific genes. The writing is clear and straightforward, and the diagrams are excellent, making difficult topics like DNA sequencing, RNA replication, and genomic evolution, mutation, and recombination approachable and understandable.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"The writing is clear and straightforward, and the diagrams are excellent, making difficult topics...approachable and understandable." (Library Journal), November 1999

From back cover: "...the essential textbook for all undergraduates studying genetics and molecular biology." (Primate-Science, December 2001) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 608 pages
• Publisher: Garland Science; 2nd edition (June 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1859960294
• ISBN-13: 978-1859960295
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,723,890 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent General Overview of Genomics, March 7, 2000

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Andy Baxevanis (Bethesda, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Genomes (Paperback)

I found that "Genomes" provides the reader with a thorough yet gentle introduction to the field -- ample illustrations, well-written text, frequent sidebars describing relevant techniques or developments. I've found the book to be a good reference to have on the shelf, and have purchased copies for people when they join my lab group in order to introduce them to or refamiliarize themselves with the technologies underlying the generation of sequence data. I can very easily see this book being used to supplement lectures in an introductory course on genomics and biotechnology.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Genomes vs Genes, January 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Genomes (Paperback)

Genomes is a very good text and suits my Molecular Biology course perfectly.Whereas Lewin's Genes is didactically poor and full of mistakes, Genomes is clear, concise and extremely well-organised.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review in Heredity (vol 83, Sept 99), February 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Genomes (Paperback)

"This is a superb textbook for modern molecular biology. The set-up of the book is very reader-friendly. Everything is cross-referenced, which is enormously helpful. Another nice aspect of the book is the small, digestible sections separate from the main body of text. Overall Brown's book is an excellent textbook that provides a thorough account of what is known about Genomes today."