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Chance in the House of Fate: A Natural History of Heredity
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Houghton Mifflin
Publication date June 1, 2001
Pages 252
Binding Paperback
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780618082872
ISBN-10 0618082875
Dimensions 0.80 by 6.10 by 9.25 in.
Weight 1.20 lbs.
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $25.00
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Summary
A timely exploration of the mysteries of genetics examines the diverse ways in which human heredity is linked to the rest of the natural world and analyzes how the science of genetics touches our lives every day, discussing such topics as congenital birth defects and disabilities, illness and its links to heredity, and more. (view table of contents)
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from Mariner Books (April 17, 2002)
9780618219094 | details & prices | 5.75 × 8.25 × 0.75 in. | 0.70 lbs | List price $19.95
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from Houghton Mifflin (June 1, 2001)
9780618082872 | details & prices | 252 pages | 6.10 × 9.25 × 0.80 in. | 1.20 lbs | List price $25.00
About: Examines the diverse ways in which human heredity is linked to the rest of the natural world and analyzes how the science of genetics affects everyday life.

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