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Gregor Mendel: And the Roots of Genetics (Oxford Portraits in Science) Reprint Edition

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Product Details

  • Age Range: 12 - 17 years
  • Grade Level: 7 - 12
  • Series: Oxford Portraits in Science
  • Hardcover: 112 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press; Reprint edition (June 24, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0195122267
  • ISBN-13: 978-0195122268
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 0.6 x 6.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,032,890 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsA prime portrait
By HH on February 12, 2016
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If you were to ask young science students who Gregor Mendel was, they would probably respond with "that pea guy." Ask any biologist, on the other hand, and the response would probably be something to the effect of "the originator of the science of heredity." But did you know that Mendel became a monk to be "freed from the bitter struggle for existence," or that he never passed his required teaching exams because of repeated nervous breakdowns? This book manages to recast the image of Mendel from a one-dimensional caricature into a complex human being, while providing an extraordinary introduction to the science of heredity and genetics. Everything about Mendel's history is presented without any apparent bias, including such controversial topics as the anti-Mendelian communist theories of Lysenko and later accusations about "fudged" data. Without question, you will be astounded by how much this single man changed the way we look at ourselves.

What makes this book particularly valuable is that it is written at a reading level appropriate for middle-school students and curious adults alike. No school library should be without it, for it is filled with interesting details on his life as a man, monk, and scientist. From reading this book you'll learn that, during his lifetime, Mendel was better known for his studies in meteorology than biology. At the same time, you'll realize that Mendel, like Darwin, transformed modern biology forever. I have yet to read a better entry-level biography of this intriguing and complex figure.
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5.0 out of 5 starsMendel: The Father of Modern Genetics
By R. Igor Gamow on March 7, 2013
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My review is really a two fold review. First, I wish to compliment the publishers of the series of books entitled, Oxfords Portraits in Science. This series brings to life some of the world's greatest scientists on a level easily understood for the everyday reader. One book in this series I am particularly impressed with is, Gregor Mendel: And the Roots of Genetics. For the past few years I have been publishing a series of science books in comic book form, The Adventures of Mr. Tompkins. When I was researching one of my Tompkins episodes, Mr. Tompkins meets Mendel, I discovered this series of books and I relied heavily on one of the books in the Oxford Book series, the Mendel Book. It was an invaluable resource.
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5.0 out of 5 starsNice
By E. H. Welsman on March 20, 2013
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Cool intro to one of our great scientists. What a genius Mendel was.
Sure we always hear about Isaac Newton, Thomas Edison etc, but
Medel seems to be all but Ignored. This book gives a nice overview
of his life and work without being full of technical Jargon.
Its cheap too.
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