Biotechnology (International Version) : An Introduction

Barnum, Susan, Barnum, Carol M.

ISBN 10: 0534234364 / ISBN 13: 9780534234362

Published by Brooks/Cole, 1997

About this Item

Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Biotechnology (International Version) : An Introduction
• Publisher: Brooks/Cole
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534234364
• ISBN 13: 9780534234362
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1.003 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

Biotechnology encompasses the processes and methods used to manipulate living organisms or the substances and products from these organisms for medical, agricultural, and industrial purposes. Barnum not only supplies the big picture of the biotechnology field, but provides in-depth details to illustrate the technology. Traditionally, biotechnology texts have been too narrow in coverage and focused only on the methods used in biotechnology. In contrast, Barnums text extensively covers the topics, with lots of examples and case studies, and discusses the implications in areas such as gene therapy, medicine, agriculture, marine biology, and forensics. Designed to grab the interest of students and make the topics relevant to them, Barnums text is an excellent integration of historical and modern biotechnology topics.

About the Author

Susan Barnum received her Ph.D. from Iowa State University and currently teaches in the Botany Department at Miami University in Ohio. Her research focuses on the evolution of cyanobacteria, the molecular evolution of nitrogen fixation genes, and the molecular response to stress.