Encyclopedia of Genetics: Aggression - Heredity and Environment - Hardcover

Grade 10 Up-The purpose of this encyclopedia is twofold. First, it provides a basis for understanding the fundamental principles of the science, and second, it highlights current advances and applications of genetic research in the fields of human medical genetics and agriculture. The 172 entries written by academics and researchers range from lengthy essays to short articles. Each is introduced with a notation stating the field of study (e.g., molecular genetics), a brief statement on the important points covered in the article, and key terms with definitions. Some of the major areas examined are bacterial genetics, population genetics, genetic engineering and biotechnology, classical transmission, and immunogenetics. See-also references and an annotated bibliography are provided for each article. Appendixes include an extensive time line of major developments in the field, a 17-page glossary, and a biographical dictionary. Occasional black-and-white photographs and line drawings accompany the text. This well-written set will be most useful for students with some background in biology, but general readers will appreciate the discussions on the broader social issues raised by modern genetics research.
P. A. Dolan, Illinois State University, Normal
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