Genetics Essentials: Concepts and Connections - Couverture souple

Pierce, Benjamin A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1429295163 ISBN 13 : 9781429295161

Editeur : W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

Developed from Benjamin Pierce's acclaimed Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, this 'essentials' text covers basic transmission, molecular, and population genetics in 18 streamlined, clearly illustrated chapters that emphasize the connections among key genetics ideas and the importance of developing solid problem-solving skills.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Benjamin Pierce received a BS in Biology from Southern Methodist University and a PhD from the University of Colorado, USA. Ben is currently Professor of Biology and holder of the Lillian Nelson Pratt Chair at Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX. He is a population geneticist who conducts ecological and evolutionary research on amphibians. Ben has authored a number of articles in research journals and several books, including: The Family Genetics Sourcebook, a guide to genetics for the layperson; Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, a general genetics textbook; Genetics Essentials: Concepts and Connections, a brief genetics textbook; and Transmission and Population Genetics: A Short Course, a textbook for courses in transmission and population genetics. Ben is a member of the steering committee of the 21st Century Science Coalition, a group of scientists who support strong science standards for Texas public schools. He is the President of the Texas Academy of Science, is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi, and is a Fellow of the Texas Academy of Science. He currently serves on the editorial board of Bioscience. He has received research and teaching grants from the Natural Science Foundation, the W. M. Keck Foundation, the 3M Foundation, the National Park Service, the Williamson County Conservation Foundation, and the National Geographic Society.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1429295163
• ISBN 13: 9781429295161
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 512
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible