About this title: Author of the best-selling DOUBLE HELIX, Watson returns to the very stuff that makes life possible, offering a comprehensive history of DNA, from its discovery up through its recent roles in the human genome project and in modifying food.
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780375710070ISBN:0375710078
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 464 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
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Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: ALFRED A KNOPF
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780375710070ISBN:0375710078
Description: New. Fifty years ago, James D. Watson, then just twentyfour, helped launch the greatest ongoing scientific quest of our time. Now, with unique authority and sweeping vision, he gives us the first full account of the genetic revolution--from Mendel's garde... read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc, New York, NY
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780375710070ISBN:0375710078
Description: As New. From back cover: "TITLE is the first single volume to chart the entire genetic revolution, from the discovery of the double helix to the mapping of the human genome to what the future may hold. A definitive, singularly authoritative account by the Nobel Laureate whose pioneering work helped unlock the mystery of DNA's structure. " 446 pp includes Index, Bibliographical References and Notes. Tight binding. Pages are clean and unmarked. B/w and colored photos. Cover is as new. read more
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Knopf
Date Published: 2003-01-01
ISBN-13:9780375710070ISBN:0375710078
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc
Date Published: 2004-08-01
ISBN-13:9780375710070ISBN:0375710078
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Knopf
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780375710070ISBN:0375710078
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"Decent. Skipped over some details that I thought were important and focused a little too much on the people involved and their stories. Good to hear it from the perspective of the guy that discovered the double helix though."
"The man that characterized the shape of DNA with Crick delivers a very informative book about the genetic revolution with very good clarity that does not require a biology degree. He discusses early genetics, including genetic engineering along with an overview how molecular processes are affected by DNA. He continues this discussion to the present age where genetic mapping is extremely common and gene therapy will likely be the newest tool to fight human illness. Along the way he discusses tangent DNA technologies that have affected all humans including DNA forensic use in court and genetic engineering of crops. However, his most interesting contribution may be his emphasis on the social and ethical implications that affect scientists and lawmakers dealing with genetics. While in general he seems to favor fewer regulations with the belief that science and knowledge should be free and largely left alone by lawmakers. He seems to back somewhat liberal positions such as the choice of a free mother to abort a baby if early tests reveal major genetic flaws. He highly supports uninhibited stem cell research, a controversial subject now and in the future. Overall his ethical insights, especially as a famous scientist offer a refreshing point of view on a very powerful and hotly contested field, especially with his underlying belief that the promotion of science is itself the greater good."
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