Understanding DNA and Gene Cloning: A Guide for the Curious - Softcover

Karl Drlica

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471622257 ISBN 13: 9780471622253

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1991

Synopsis

Gene cloning technologies continue to spur advances in many biological disciplines. Intended for the non-scientist who is interested in gaining sufficient background to understand often complex articles, this text aims to serve as a supplement for general biology or introductory genetics courses. It is also suitable as a main text in short courses for non-science majors interested in current topics such as AIDS, biotechnology, and bioethics. The previous edition of this book was published in 1984.

About this title

From the Publisher

A general biology/introductory genetics text that can be used as a short course for nonscience majors, it covers modern topics such as AIDS, biotechnology and bioethics. Explains concepts in easy-to-understand terms (no chemistry background is required), making it accessible to the interested layman as well as students. Attractively illustrated and carefully referenced.

From the Back Cover

Do You Realize How Much Impact DNA Technology has on Your Life Today? Registering your child's DNA with the police.bold new medical cures.the perfect tomato.gene cloning and DNA manipulation are no longer remote events that will have impact in your life - they are today's headlines! In this highly-acclaimed guide, Karl Drlica fully explains the basis of the ongoing genetic revolution. He guides you through the science and technology you need to understand the issues and make crucial decisions. Each step of the way he explains complex topics using easy-to-understand analogies. This basic information will help you:
* Take advantage of the benefits emerging from the new genetics.
* Protect yourself from the discrimination that may arise from release of genetic information.
* Make informed political decisions about how much DNA technology will impact your life.
"With the Genetic Revolution happening in the court rooms and doctors offices, this book is required reading for jurors, those concerned with genetic disease, or just the curious!"- Richard R. Sinden, Ph. D., Center for Genome Research, Texas A&M University "Successful investing in biotechnology requires knowledge of the science which drives it. Karl Drlica explains it in layman's terms."- Edward F. Tills, Second Vice President, Financial Consultant, Smith Barney, Inc. "The best text available to give the non-scientist or the scientist from a different field the necessary information to appreciate the implications of the latest genetic revolution."- Robert G. Fowler, Ph.D., San Jose University

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471622257
• ISBN 13: 9780471622253
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 272