About this title: The Genetic Strand is the story of a writer's investigation, using DNA science, into the tale of his family's origins. National Book Award winner Edward Ball has turned his probing gaze on the microcosm of the human genome, and not just any human genome -- that of his slave-holding ancestors. What is the legacy of such a family history, and can ...
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Description: Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Description: Like New. 2007-Hardcover-May contain minor shelf-wear. Otherwise, volume un-read and in "As-New" condition. -Used-Like New-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 2007-11-06
ISBN-13:9780743266581ISBN:0743266587
Description: Very Good. Book is in great condition! ! Looks almost new! ! Cover has slight edge wear but pages are clean with no visible marks. Dust jacket lightly soiled and slightly worn along the edges. FAST SHIPPING W/USPS TRACKING! ! ! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 2007-11-06
ISBN-13:9780743266581ISBN:0743266587
Description: Good. Cover has minimal edge wear and corners lightly rubbed. Pages are clean and free of any noticeable marks or highlighting! ! Dust jacket slightly worn along the edges. FAST SHIPPING W/USPS TRACKING! ! ! read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, New York, London, Toronto and Sydney
Date Published: 2007
Description: Octavo. VG/VG+. White spine of dustjacket has black lettering. Minor shelfwear includes superficial scratches and scuffing across jacket. Unfortunately, rear free endpaper has red penned notations; rest of interior appears clean. Biology (Science & Tech). 7-121-1074284. read more
"When Mr. Ball found some samples of hair of various family members, he used DNA analysis to determine family origins and the veracity of family rumors. Interesting, well-written book dealing with a hard-to-understand subject."
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