GENETICS MANUAL: CURRENT THEORY, CONCEPTS, TERMS - Hardcover

Redei, George P

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9810227809 ISBN 13: 9789810227807

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, 1998

Synopsis

The 1,150 pages contain more information than any other comparable book. It is not a glossary or dictionary or review because all concepts are explained, not just defined or mentioned.Covers the latest developments, usually missed in textbooks and monographs.The broad range of modern genetics, of cell and molecular biology, biometry, etc. are included without glossing over the classical foundations.The hundreds of simple and clear illustrations are vey useful for classroom purposes because they can be drawn on the blackboard or projected on a screen without taking much time to make the crucial points.The cross-references among the entries tie the contents into an extremely useful comprehensive textbook.The concise style leads the reader to the point without verbiage.The etymology of the terms is explained.The text is not intimidating and it is very easy to read because all the terms are explained within the book. Most of the biometrical procedures are presented by worked-out examples in a plain form, rarely or not found at all in other books.It effectively reaches out to non-geneticists without compromising high scientific standards. Usually the most essential features of a concept are presented at the beginning of the entry, and the reader can go as far as she/he feels needed about the logic.The WEB and e-mail addresses of databases and other sources of detailed information are very helpful.A well selected list of about 1000 references, published mainly in the last couple of years, completes the volume.The moderate price makes it a best buy, and an excellent choice to own for students, teachers, scientists, physicians, lawyers and all educated persons who cannot afford an entire library yet wish to be well informed.

About this title

Synopsis

This two-volume set offers essays on concepts, definitions of terms and definitions of acronyms. The content was designed for the needs of students, teachers, researchers as well as laymen concerned with: genetics; microbiology; population genetics; human genetics; cytogenetics; biochemistry; evolution; animal breeding; molecular biology; development; environmental biology; plant breeding; biotechnology; immunology; biometry; forensic science; cell biology; pathology; oncogenes; and genetics and society. Although the information is advanced, it should be easily readable - even by beginners - because the entries are cross-referenced, graphically illustrated where necessary, and examples are worked out for more complex cases. This book may also serve, among others, for: organizing lecture courses; reading the current literature; development of research proposals; reviewing manuscripts; preparation for examinations; editorial work; supplemental text for courses; and desk reference.

Edition details

• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9810227809
• ISBN 13: 9789810227807
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1152