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The engineer in the garden : genes and genetics ; from the idea of heredity to the creation of life
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The engineer in the garden : genes and genetics ; from the idea of heredity to the creation of life

by Colin Tudge

This study traces the history of genetic theory from classical breeding to the Human Genome Project. It analyses the ethical and social ramifications of biotechnological advances, highlighting the necessity of scientific literacy in modern democratic societies.

Accession 30464 ISBN 0224038265 Publisher Jonathan Cape
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