Teach Yourself Genetics [Paperback]

Morton Jenkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 26, 2005 | ISBN-10: 007145621X | ISBN-13: 978-0071456210 | Edition: 2

The subject of genetics has developed enormously since Gregor Johann Mendel’s pioneering work. Teach Yourself Genetics covers everything from the basic science of genetics and inheritance to the ethics of genetic engineering, eugenics, and the Human Genome Project. It looks closely at historical theory, recent developments, and contemporary issues and debates, fully explaining how to apply basic concepts to modern gene technology.

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About the Author

Morton Jenkins is a teacher of biology and a widely published author.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2 edition (April 26, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007145621X
• ISBN-13: 978-0071456210
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,045,585 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent intorduction to genetics, January 4, 2000

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Hasselhoff (Auburn, Alabama USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teach Yourself Genetics (Paperback)

I knew almost nothing about genetics prior to reading this book. Now I can talk about things like genotypes and phenotypes with confidence. One of the best parts about this book is that the author takes the time to discuss the history and people behind this fascinating topic.

I recommend this book for anybody wanting to learn about genetics.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars More of a glossary, December 29, 2005

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John W. Keck (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teach Yourself 101 Key Ideas: Genetics (Paperback)

I'm thankful to the publisher for sending me a free copy of this book, but "teach yourself" is not the name I would give it. Self-education is impossible with it unless you happen to learn in alphabetical order. The book is a glossary, not a self-tutor.

If you would like a systematic learning resource, the Schaum's outlines tend to be at least decent.

(Now I wonder what's going on with this site. The ISBN number of this book (0-658-01208-8) is the same as the one in my hand, but the "look inside" pages are completely different. Either the publisher or Amazon has made a mistake.)

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Teach yourself Genetics, March 16, 2003

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Chris Sebourn (Malvern, Ar United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teach Yourself Genetics (Paperback)

This is a great way to read and understand Genetics at a more understandable level. Thanks
Chris