Genes and DNA: A Beginner's Guide to Genetics and Its Applications

Charlotte K. Omoto and Paul F. Lurquin

Paper, 224 pages,
ISBN: 978-0-231-13013-4
$33.00 / £23.00

May, 2004
Cloth, 224 pages,
ISBN: 978-0-231-13012-7
$83.00 / £57.50

"The book covers much of the material in a high school textbook...but Omoto and Lurquin write in a way that makes things relevan to any interested adult. I think this is an excellent book that will be of great value in any public library collection...also in university and college libraries." — Margaret Henderson, E-Stream

"Very useful introduction to genes and genetic applications...Recommended. General readers." — P. M. Watt, Choice

"As a society we are asked to make informed decisions on complex issues such as stem cell research and the labeling of our food based on its level of genetic modification. We have a lot of homework to do, and this book is a good start." — Stephen Jones, Washington State Magazine

Related Subjects

• Biology
• Cell Biology & Genetics

About the Author

Charlotte K. Omoto is professor of cell biology and genetics in the School of Biological Sciences at Washington State University. Paul F. Lurquin is professor of genetics in the School of Molecular Biosciences at Washington State University. He is the author of The Green Phoenix: A History of Genetically Modified Plants; High Tech Harvest: Understanding Genetically Modified Food Plants; and Origins of Life and the Universe.

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