The language of genes : Solving the mysteries of our genetic past, present, and future

Häftad bok. Anchor Books/Doubleday. First Anchor Books Trade Paperback Edition (July 1995) uppl. 1995. 272 sidor.

Gott skick. Condition Description
General Condition: Good (G) / Normal read condition.
Detailed Description:
This is a trade paperback edition in good used condition. The outer cover shows light shelf wear, including minor edge rubbing and soft corner creases. The spine remains intact without severe deep creasing. The interior pages are clean, tight, and completely free of marginalia, highlighting, or ink marks. The paper stock exhibits natural and even age-related yellowing typical for paperbacks of this era, but the text is crisp, highly readable, and the binding remains strong throughout.
Content Description (Short Summary)
The Language of Genes by renowned geneticist Steve Jones is an acclaimed work of popular science that explores the mechanics of human genetics and evolution. Jones demonstrates how our DNA serves as a living historical record of where species came from, how human populations migrated, and how diseases evolved. Written with clarity, wit, and engaging anecdotes, the book dispels common genetic myths and addresses crucial topics such as gene mapping, evolutionary biology, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding modern genetic engineering and biotechnology.