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The Century of the Gene

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$32.00 • £27.95 • €29.95

ISBN 9780674008250

Publication Date: 04/15/2002

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192 pages

5-1/2 x 8-1/4 inches

7 halftones, 7 line illustrations

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  • Introduction: The Life of a Powerful Word
  • 1. Motors of Stasis and Change: The Regulation of Genetic Stability
  • 2. The Meaning of Gene Function: What Does a Gene Do?
  • 3. The Concept of a Genetic Program: How to Make an Organism
  • 4. Limits of Genetic Analysis: What Keeps Development on Track?
  • Conclusion: What Are Genes For?
  • Notes
  • References
  • Acknowledgments
  • Index

Awards & Accolades

  • Finalist, 2000 L. L. Winship / PEN New England Award

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