Watson And Dna - Couverture souple

K. Mcelheny, Victor

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0738208663 ISBN 13 : 9780738208664

Editeur : Basic Books, 2004

Synopsis

Book by McElheny Victor K

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The most influential scientist of the last century, James Watson has been at dead center in the creation of modern molecular biology. This masterful biography brings to life the extraordinary achievements not only of Watson but also all those working on this cutting edge of scientific discovery, such as Walter Gilbert, Francis Crick, François Jacob, and David Baltimore. From the ruthless competition in the race to identify the structure of DNA to a near mutiny in the Harvard biology department, to clashes with ethicists over issues in genetics, Watson has left a wake of detractors as well as fans. Victor McElheny probes brilliantly behind the veil of Watson's own invented persona, bringing us close to the relentless genius and scientific impresario who triggered and sustained a revolution in science.

Biographie de l'auteur

Victor K. McElheny is a distinguished science journalist who has covered the revolution in molecular biology for the New York Times, the Boston Globe, and Science for nearly four decades.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Basic Books
• Date d'édition: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0738208663
• ISBN 13: 9780738208664
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 384