Genetics and genetic engineering

Format:

Book

Title:

Genetics and genetic engineering

Author:

Wexler, Barbara.

ISBN:

9780787675257

9780787651039

Edition:

2003 ed.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

ix, 199 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Series title(s):

Information Plus reference series.

Information series on current topics.

General Note:

Formerly published by Information Plus, Wylie, Texas.

Contents:

History of genetics -- Understanding genetics -- Genetics and evolution -- Genetics and the environment -- Genetic disorders -- Genetic testing -- Human Genome Project -- Cloning -- Genetic engineering and biotechnology -- Ethical issues and public opinion.

Summary:

Presents facts, tables, charts, and statistics on several aspects of and issues surrounding genetics and genetic engineering in the U.S.

Subject(s):

Genetics -- Statistics.

Genetic engineering -- Statistics.

Cloning -- Public opinion -- Statistics.

Biotechnology -- Food -- Public opinion -- Statistics.

Medical genetics.