Human Genetics and Society

Name: Human Genetics and Society
Price: 55.37 USD
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ISBN: 9780538733212

ISBN-10: 0538733217

ISBN-13: 9780538733212

Edition: 2nd 2012

Authors: Ronnee (Ronnee Yashon) Yashon, Michael Cummings

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HUMAN GENETICS AND SOCIETY is an engaging text that demonstrates the relevance of genetics with an integrated case-based approach. Written for non-science majors, it shows the importance of genetics by placing concepts within real-life contexts that you can appreciate throughout every chapter. Not just relegated to features, boxes, and the end of chapters, this book's real-world cases and intriguing questions are woven throughout the chapter narrative, vividly showing you how and why the concepts of human genetics are vital to your personal life and to society at large.

Book details

List price: $292.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Brooks/Cole
Publication date: 9/23/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 400
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.738
Language: English



Preview: Genetics in Your Life


Biology Basics: Cells and Cell Structure



Sex and Development



Assisted Reproductive Technology



Changes in Chromosome Number



How Genes Are Transmitted from Generation to Generation


Biology Review: DNA and RNA



Gene Action



Gene Changes; Mutation and Epigenetics



Biotechnology



Genetic Testing



DNA Forensics



Genomics


Biology Review: Genes, Populations, and the Environment



Complex traits



Cancer



Behavior Genetics



Immunogenetics



Population Genetics



Human Evolution



Past, Present and Future