Product Description: The explosion of the field of genetics over the last decade, with the new technologies that have stimulated research, suggests that a new sort of reference work is needed to keep pace with such a fast-moving and interdisciplinary field...read more

Looks at the field of genetics, covering such topics as autism, DNA, bioethics, cancer, diabetes, eugenics, and pseudogenes.

Looks at the field of genetics, covering such topics as autism, DNA, bioethics, cancer, diabetes, eugenics, and pseudogenes.

Presents articles on theories, discoveries, concepts, and notable people in the field of genetics.

Provides entries that cover all aspects of the field of genetics. (view table of contents)

'Discoveries in genetics are reported daily. Written for academic audiences and well-informed generalists, this authoritative and impressivly up-to-date 125-entry encyclopedia covers not only the basics and principles of genetics, but details the role ofgenetics in current issues, such as diseases, disorders, aging, sex, conservation, mapping, gene therapy, and food and nutrition.'--'Outstanding Reference Sources,' American Libraries, May 2002.Provides a collection of articles that cover the basic principles of genetics.

'Breakthrough discoveries in the field of genetics have increased the general public's interest in the area. The Encyclopedia of Genetics was created to meet the demands of such users. The 172 articles range from 1,000 to 3,500 words and include key features such as a list of the defined words and a significance section that summarizes the article. The contributors give clear explanations of complex theories and methods aimed at the general reader. This is a unique resource to answer genetic questions from the non-scientific community.'--'Outstanding reference sources 2000', American Libraries, May 2000. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.Provides articles that cover the fundamental principles of genetics. (view table of contents)

'Breakthrough discoveries in the field of genetics have increased the general public's interest in the area. The Encyclopedia of Genetics was created to meet the demands of such users. The 172 articles range from 1,000 to 3,500 words and include key features such as a list of the defined words and a significance section that summarizes the article. The contributors give clear explanations of complex theories and methods aimed at the general reader. This is a unique resource to answer genetic questions from the non-scientific community.'--'Outstanding reference sources 2000', American Libraries, May 2000. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.Provides articles that cover the fundamental principles of genetics.

Product Description: 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...read more

A biography of the American artist renowned for her portraits of mothers and children offers new insight into Cassatt's artistic and emotional odyssey from Pennsylvania to Belle Epoque Paris

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