{"product_id":"betrayed-by-nature-hardcover","title":"Betrayed by Nature - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobin Hesketh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven million people die from cancer each year around the world, and many more are impacted by this universal scourge. In \u003ci\u003eBetrayed by \u003c\/i\u003eNature, research scientist and lecturer Robin Hesketh demystifies the nature of cancer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHesketh provides a concise and comprehensive history of both the science and the medical advances made over the decades. He takes the reader on a riveting tour of human biology; he explains how cancers start, what is meant by 'a mutation', and how mutations can make cells grow abnormally and spread around our bodies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Drawing on the latest discoveries from the Human Genome Project, Hesketh reveals the strides being made in understanding this malevolent disease and makes accessible the science of today's treatments. \u003ci\u003eBetrayed by Nature \u003c\/i\u003elooks forward to the day when many cancers can be treated readily and effectively. With cancer afflicting one in three people worldwide, this is an illuminating and optimistic look at the past, present, and future of cancer.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eROBIN HESKETH, \u003c\/b\u003ePhD, has been a member of the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge and a fellow of the Selwyn College for over 25 years. He has spoken widely in the press on cancer and has published in the leading clinical journals, including \u003ci\u003eNature\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Cambridge, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.93 x 9.5 x 6.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 08, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748758815008,"sku":"9780230338487","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/20a09aedf474cde91fa3c371753b3be3.webp?v=1779915401","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/betrayed-by-nature-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}