{"product_id":"genes-a-very-short-introduction-paperback","title":"Genes: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJonathan Slack\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this exploration of the concept of the gene, Jonathan Slack looks at the discovery, nature, and role of genes in both evolution and development. Explaining the nature of genetic variation in the human population, how hereditary factors were identified as molecules of DNA, and how certain specific mutations can lead to disease, Slack highlights how DNA variants are used to trace human ancestry and migration, and can also be used by forensic scientists to identify individuals in crime. Slack also explores issues such as the role of genetic heritability and IQ as well as the changes that occur in the genes of populations during evolution. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn ideal guide for anyone curious about what genes are and how genetics can be put to use, this \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrates the ways in which the gene concept has been understood and used by molecular biologists, population biologists, and social scientists around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Slack\u003c\/strong\u003e is Director of the Stem Cell Institute of the University of Minnesota, and Emeritus Professor at the University of Bath and University of Minnesota. He has published widely on genes in development, and has written four academic books. He is also on the editorial board of the journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvolution and Development\u003c\/em\u003e. He is also the author of \u003cem\u003eStem Cells: A Very Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e (OUP, 2012).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 6.7 x 4.1 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 December 01, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763625460000,"sku":"9780199676507","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/795764c2c4d5a822732ce3009582515d.webp?v=1780237332","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/genes-a-very-short-introduction-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}