The Book of Man: The Human Genome Project and the Quest to Discover Our Genetic Heritage
Language: English
Published by Little, Brown & Company, United States, New York, 1994
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United KingdomWorldofBooks
AbeBooks seller since March 16, 2007
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 12.56
Quantity: 4 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Outlines the startling advances in molecular biology that have brought mankind to the threshold of a profound new awareness. This understanding will reach fruition through the recently launched Human Genome Project which will eventually delineate all three billion molecules that make up the human DNA, the genetic blueprint of the human race. Exact determination of our genetic make-up will revolutionize our understanding of inherited diseases, and reveal individuals' predispositions to cancers, heart conditions, mental illnesses and other ailments. It will expose the underlying causes of differences between individuals, such as musical ability or height. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Seller Inventory # GOR009046131
- Title
- The Book of Man: The Human Genome Project and the Quest to Discover Our Genetic Heritage
- Author
- Walter Bodmer
- Publisher
- Little, Brown & Company, United States, New York
- Publication year
- 1994
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0316905208
- ISBN 13
- 9780316905206
- Item weight
- 662 grams
- Dimensions
- 160.0 x 242.0
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
"The message of The Book of Man is that all responsible citizens ought to achieve DNA literacy. Strongly recommended for scientists and nonscientists alike." --Francis Crick, Nobel laureate
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
WorldofBooks
Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since March 16, 2007
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 7 to 12 business days | 5 to 9 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 7.42 | US$ 15.89 |
Payment methods
Store description
In 2002, World of Books Group was founded on an ethos to do good, protect the planet and support charities by enabling more goods to be reused. Since then, we've grown into to a global company pioneering the circular economy. Today, we drive the circular economy through three re-commerce brands: - Wob: Through Wob, we sell. We provide affordable, preloved books and media to customers all over the world. A book leaves our collection of over seven million titles and begins a new chapter every two seconds, enabling more goods to be reused. - Ziffit: Through Ziffit, we buy. We give people around the world the opportunity to contribute to the circular economy, earn money and protect the planet, by trading their unwanted books and media. - Shopiago: Through Shopiago, we help others. By sharing the technology that has grown World of Books Group into the business it is today, we’re helping charities increase revenue and reduce waste through re-commerce.…
Specialty
COOKERY, RECYCLE, CHARITY, USED BOOKS, MODERN, HISTORY, CHILDRENS, FICTION, CHEAP BOOKS, NON -FICTIONSeller's business information
World of Books Ltd
Mulberry House, Woods Way Trading Estate
Goring-By-Sea, United Kingdom BN12 4QY
Terms of sale
WorldofBooks.com fully embraces the AbeBooks terms and conditions and we will do
what we can to resolve any issues.
Shipping terms
Orders ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.