Houses for Science : A Pictorial History of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory with Landmarks in Twentieth Century Genetics, a Series of Essays by James D. Watson

INSCRIBED, SIGNED, AND DATED by the author: "For _________________________, "Best Wishes"! xx Liz Watson 8. VI. 92". "Houses for Science" traces the unique architectural and scientific evolution of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory from whaling village, to "summer camp" for biologists, to world-renowned research and educational institution. Situated on Long Island's fabled North Shore, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has a one-hundred-year heritage of superlative basic research in genetics and an architectural patrimony that spans nearly two centuries. In "Houses for Science" Elizabeth Watson skillfully integrates the fascinating story of the construction and preservation of this village of science with a chronological account of the history of the Laboratory and the fundamental discoveries made here." Profusely illustrated in black-and-white and full-color photography with accompanying descriptive captions/passages. 351 pages. *NOTE: Due to oversize and over 6 lb. shipping weight significant additional shipping will be required for out-of-U.S. shipment in conjunction with destination. LBCMB5.…