Introducing Genetics: A Graphic Guide by Steve Jones (English) Paperback Book

Description: Introducing Genetics by Steve Jones, Borin Van Loon Compact INTRODUCING guide to Genetics by bestselling science writer Steve Jones FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Genetics is the newest of all sciences - nothing useful was known about inheritance until just over a century ago. Now genetics is exploding, and before long we will have the complete code, written in three thousand million letters of DNA, of what makes a human being. Introducing Genetics takes us from the early work of Mendel to the discovery of DNA, the human gene map and the treatment of inborn disease. No one can afford to be ignorant of genetics. This book is the perfect introduction. Notes A new book in the compact series of graphic novel style guides, co-written by Jones, the bestselling author of Almost Like A Whale. Author Biography Steve Jones is Professor of Genetics at University College London and the president of the Galton Institute. He delivered the BBC Reith Lectures in 1991, appears frequently on radio and television and is a regular columnist for the Daily Telegraph. His previous books include The Language of the Genes, Almost Like a Whale, Y: The Descent of Man and, most recently, Coral. Promotional Unique graphic introductions to big ideas and thinkers, written by experts in the field. Long Description Compact INTRODUCING guide to Genetics by bestselling science writer Steve Jones Genetics is the newest of all sciences - nothing useful was known about inheritance until just over a century ago. Now genetics is exploding, and before long we will have the complete code, written in three thousand million letters of DNA, of what makes a human being. Introducing Genetics takes us from the early work of Mendel to the discovery of DNA, the human gene map and the treatment of inborn disease. No one can afford to be ignorant of genetics. This book is the perfect introduction. Details ISBN1848312954 Author Borin Van Loon Year 2011 ISBN-10 1848312954 ISBN-13 9781848312951 Media Book Pages 176 Illustrator Borin Van Loon Subtitle A Graphic Guide Place of Publication Duxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 576.5 Short Title INTRODUCING GENETICS Language English Birth 1951 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Format Paperback UK Release Date 2011-09-01 AU Release Date 2011-09-01 Series Graphic Guides Publisher Icon Books Imprint Icon Books Publication Date 2011-09-01 NZ Release Date 2011-10-31 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:149919256;

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