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Author:

Wexler, Barbara, author.

Title:

Genetics and genetic engineering / Barbara Wexler.

Edition:

2017 edition.

Publisher:

Gale Cengage Learning,

Copyright Date:

2017

Description:

viii, 191 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Subject:

Genetics--Moral and ethical aspects.
Genetics--Social aspects.
Genetic engineering--Moral and ethical aspects.
Genetic engineering--Social aspects.
Science & Technology.
Young Adult Nonfiction.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Chapter 1. The history of genetics -- chapter 2. Understanding genetics -- chapter 3. Genetics and evolution -- chapter 4. Genetics and the environment -- chapter 5. Genetic disorders -- chapter 6. Genetic testing -- chapter 7. The human genome project -- chapter 8. Reproductive cloning -- chapter 9. Therapeutic cloning : stem cell research -- chapter 10. Genetic engineering and biotechnology -- chapter 11. Ethical issues and public opinion.

Summary:

This volume focuses on the social and moral issues surrounding genetics and genetic engineering.

Series:

Information plus reference series

ISBN:

1410325504
9781410325501

OCLC:

(OCoLC)975487910

Locations:

S1PD771 -- Johnston Public Library (Johnston)