Essential Genetics: A Genomic Perspective (Paperback)

by Daniel L. Hartl (Author), Elizabeth W. Jones (Author)

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Product Description
Completely updated to reflect new discoveries and current thinking in the field, the fourth edition of Essential Genetics is designed for the shorter, less comprehensive introductory course in genetics. The text is written in a clear, lively, and concise manner, and includes many special features that make the book "user friendly." Topics were carefully chosen to provide a solid foundation for understanding the basic processes of gene transmission, mutation, expression, and regulation. The text also helps students develop skills in problem solving, achieve a sense of the social and historical context in which genetics has developed, and become aware of the genetic resources and information available through the Internet.

Product Details

• Paperback: 600 pages
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 4 edition (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763735272
• ISBN-13: 978-0763735272
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,097 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Genetically Fun, June 10, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Essential Genetics (Paperback)

This was a book that I dreaded to read for a college class. I opened it and stared at the cover with dread. However, I was very surprised to find that it was easy to understand and even.....interesting? Yes, I admit, I fell in love with the subject of genetics by reading this book. It had real world applications and provided many sample questions. The pictures were great and a perfect addition to the entire book. I really enjoyed this book.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read, June 20, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Essential Genetics (Paperback)

As a undergrad at Harvard who took Prof Hartl's intro genetics class (in which we used this textbook), I can tell you that this encompasses all the information we covered in a semester-legnth class. What you miss out on, however, is Prof Hartl's funny, engaging teaching style and graphically complex computer demos. That said I learned (both from class and this book) why female cats' fur can be calico and other interesting applications of genetics. In the age of the Human Genome Project, basic genetics knowledge is crucial, and this book is a great intro to the topic.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! , December 7, 2006

By	A. Silverstein "A.E.S." (NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great diagrams and broken down descriptions. It was a great help for my upper division genetics class! I couldn't have passed without it!