The Human Genome: A User's Guide, Second Edition (Elsevier Science in Society)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 460 pages
• Published by: Academic Press
• Edition: 2nd Edition January 2004
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0123334624
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0123334626
• Book Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 2.3 pounds

From Library Journal
Using the theme of sexuality, the authors discuss basic genetics information and analytical techniques and the genetic basis of cancer, AIDS, and mental illness. A very complex subject is broken into understandable pieces and then put back together to form a complicated but comprehensible whole.
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Product Review
"This second edition of a very successful text reflects the awesome pace of human genetics research and the demands that it places on society to understand and absord its basic implications." -BIOWORLD, 2006 "The clarity of writing and thought in The Human Genome, A User's Guide makes an understanding of genetics and its impact in modern society accessible to everyone." -Bruce Chase, University of Nebraska at Omaha "It is easy to read, well thought-out, and full of good examples that clearly explain some of the more difficult concepts in modern genetics." -Richard K. Wilson, Washington University "The authors have done a superb job of identifying the key concepts and breaking them down into understandable and relevant explanations" -Neil Lamb, Emory University "This is an great version of classical human genetics for sophomore level science students or for all levels of non-science majors." -John Merriam, University of California at Los Angeles "It is enjoyable to read, clear, and accurate The first edition was great but this one is even better." -Philip Meneely, Haverford College

Reader Reviews
This SECOND EDITION is a major improvement on the first (which was already pretty good). It's an excellent text on modern Human Genetics. Not too overwhelming for non-experts, in fact perfect for the absolute novice, but enough science to really get the gist of the issues. It goes a long way to explaining some difficult concepts that I haven't seen treated correctly elsewhere.