{"product_id":"genes-and-dna-charlotte-omoto-9780231130134","title":"Genes and DNA: A Beginner's Guide to Genetics and Its Applications","description":"\u003cp\u003eCovering newsworthy aspects of contemporary biology--gene therapy, the Human Genome Project, DNA testing, and genetic engineering--as well as fundamental concepts, this book, written specifically for nonbiologists, discusses classical and molecular genetics, quantitative and population genetics--including cloning and genetic diseases--and the many applications of genetics to the world around us, from genetically modified foods to genetic testing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith minimal technical terminology and jargon, \u003ci\u003eGenes and DNA\u003c\/i\u003e facilitates conceptual understanding. Eschewing the organization of traditional genetics texts, the authors have provided an organic progression of information: topics are introduced as needed, within a broader framework that makes them meaningful for nonbiologists. The book encourages the reader to think independently, always stressing scientific background and current facts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlotte Omoto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0231130139\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780231130134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Columbia University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/07\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.96h x 6.14w x 0.56d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2004 pg. 507","brand":"Charlotte Omoto","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44790034497791,"sku":"9780231130134","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c0c397ac-9a5a-45cc-b545-347d5c8ec846.jpg?v=1707287766","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/genes-and-dna-charlotte-omoto-9780231130134","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}