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Describe your latest book/project/work. I've been studying the life and work of photographer W. Eugene Smith for 13 years. My first book (Dream... Continue »
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    The Jazz Loft Project: Photographs and Tapes of W. Eugene Smith from 821 Sixth Avenue, 1957-1965

    Sam Stephenson and W. Eugene Smith
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Human Genome Project Cracking The

by Thomas F Lee

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

This is a study of genetic mapping. The first six chapters address "molecular biology in a historical framework. . . . Mapping and various kinds ofmaps (genetic, physical, sequence) are discussed. . . . (Genetic disease), diagnosis, and therapy, constitute Chapter 8. Chapter 9 outlines the evolution of the sequencing plan as it grew out of a series of conferences. . . . Chapter 10 reviews the questions involving science policy and allocation of available funds among various sectors of the biomedical research establishment. Chapter 11 covers the relationship of genome sequencing to disease, ethical issues,and social implications of genomic knowledge (medical care, employment, and insurance issues)." (Choice)

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-306) and index.
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ISBN:
9780306439650
Author:
Lee, Thomas F
Publisher:
Basic Books
Author:
Lee, Thomas F.
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Evolution
Subject:
Gene mapping
Subject:
Evolution - Human
Subject:
Human genome project
Subject:
Chromosome Mapping.
Subject:
Genome, Human.
Copyright:
1991
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
A-50
Publication Date:
19910821
Binding:
HC
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
viii, 323 p.
Dimensions:
8.57x5.78x.92 in. 1.18 lbs.
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