An Introduction to Genetic Analysis (INTRODUCTION TO GENETIC ANALYSIS (GRIFFITHS)) (Hardcover)

by Anthony J.F. Griffiths (Author), Susan R. Wessler (Author), Richard C. Lewontin (Author), William M. Gelbart (Author), David T. Suzuki (Author), Jeffrey H. Miller (Author)

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For nearly three decades, from edition to edition, An Introduction to Genetic Analysis (IGA) has evolved side by side with genetic research, providing an experiment based introduction to fundamental concepts that reflects every major laboratory and conceptual breakthrough. With authors who are leading researchers, innovative educators, and acclaimed writers, the book has kept pace with the dramatic expansion of the field while finding better ways to help students learn how to put genetics concepts to work. Now the text that has been used by over three quarters of a million students returns in the most extensively revised new edition in the book's history, once again shaping its coverage to match current research and thinking in genetics while providing stronger pedagogical support. The edition features a new co author (Susan R. Wessler, a member of the National Academy of Sciences), dramatic new content and art, reorganized structure, new learning tools, and state of the art media and supplements, making it the ideal text for preparing today's students for tomorrow's genetics.

About the Author
ANTHONY J.F. GRIFFITHS, University of British Columbia, USA. WILLIAM M. GELBART, Harvard University, USA. RICHARD C. LEWONTIN, Harvard University, USA. SUSAN R. WESSLER, University of Georgia, USA. DAVID T. SUZUKI, University of British Columbia, USA. JEFFREY H. MILLER, University of California, Los Angeles, USA.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 800 pages
• Publisher: W. H. Freeman; Eighth Edition edition (April 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0716749394
• ISBN-13: 978-0716749394
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #218,785 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent genetics textbook and reference, April 25, 2001

By	"liqui" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Introduction to Genetic Analysis & CD-Rom (Hardcover)

I've used this book quite extensively in my introductory Genetics class, and I'm sure I'll be using it often as a reference in the future. It is superbly written, with clear explanations of the material.

There are many, many diagrams and photographs which help to solidify understanding, and they are all in full color. It is organized very well, although this organization has changed from edition to edition and any teacher or student using it in their courses should be aware that chapters and problems in this newer version do not always coincide with those in previous editions. The questions are excellent as well, although purchasing the solutions manual is a wise idea (it is also very well done, with long, detailed explanations of the answers to the problems).

Overall, of the 3 or 4 genetics textbooks I've looked at, this is by far the best one. In fact, it's one of the best textbooks I've ever used for any class. This one's a keeper.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I don't know HOW they keep DOING it!, January 21, 2000

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This review is from: An Introduction to Genetic Analysis (Hardcover)

I have kept up with all of the editions of 'An Introduction to Genetic Analysis' since the first (a thin, red textbook that covered the bare basics of gene mutations and chromosome mechanics), and found every single one of them to be absolutely outstanding! I would recommend this as an introductory genetics textbook for every university that teaches basic genetics. There is enough material in this book to allow individual instructors to pick and choose which chapters and which subjects they would like to cover, without having to sacrafice anything. If you buy this book you have it all. It has chapters on basic genetics, chromosome mechanics, human genetic diseases, population genetics, genetic engineering, forensics, molecular biology, and biotechnology. No subject is neglected. It is well written, highly lucid, and VERY pleasing to the eye (with beautiful photographs and illustrations). Every chapter includes a problem solving section with solved problems. Therefore the instructor has the option of teaching either a conceptual course or a more problem oriented course. Problems range in difficulty from the trivial to the impossible. (Well, at least to the 'full pot of coffee and a bottle of asparin' level of difficulty.) These problems also represent a valuable resource from which examiners could potentially derive exam questions.) One can't say too many good things about these books. If the more recent editions are not available, but you have access to the earlier editions, I would still recommend using them. The basic material is so well dealt with that the older editions are still useful. Greg Doheny (Vancouver B.C.)

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best genetics text I have seen., January 15, 1998

By	[e-mail] (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Introduction to Genetic Analysis (Hardcover)

This is the best general genetics text available. It covers all material well, from basic Mendelian genetics to the difficul topic of linkage analysis. The book has challenging problems for students, and the solved problems do an excellent job of introducing students to the unique problem solving aspects of genetics. If the book has one weakness, it is that the section on the physical properties of DNA is a little weak and could cover the material with more depth. This is the standard by which I judge all basic genetics texts.