Principles of Development

Wolpert, Lewis,Beddington, Rosa,Jessell, Thomas,Lawrence, Peter,Meyerowitz, Elliot,Smith, Jim

ISBN 10: 0199249393 / ISBN 13: 9780199249398

Published by Oxford University Press, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Principles of Development
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199249393
• ISBN 13: 9780199249398
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Led by Lewis Wolpert, an influential developmental biologist, this distinguished team of authors presents a new and revised edition of the best-selling and popular textbook Principles of Development. Central to their approach is an emphasis on principles and key concepts as well as the idea that understanding how genes control cell behavior is the key to comprehending development. The authors assume that students are familiar with the basics of cell biology and genetics but also provide thorough explanations of all key concepts in the text, such as the control of gene activity. The book focuses on those systems-such as vertebrates and Drosophila-that best illuminate the common principles of development, and also discusses other systems like the nematode and sea urchin. A unique feature of the book is its coverage of plant development, which is usually neglected in other textbooks but has significant relevance to the field of developmental biology. Full of spectacular illustrations and diagrams, Principles of Development, Second Edition, provides the excellent content and quality design of its predecessor, and also incorporates valuable new material.

About the Author

Lewis Wolpert, Professor of Biology as Applied to Medicine, University College London. Rosa Beddington, Former Head of the Division of Mammalian Development at the National Institute for Medical Research, London (deceased). Thomas Jessell, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, University of Columbia, NY, USA.