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This thoroughly updated Fourth Edition provides a balanced presentation of theory and observation. It introduces the principles of genetics and statistics that are relevant to population studies, and examines the forces affecting genetic variation from the molecular to the organismic level. Integrated throughout the book are descriptions of molecular methods used to study variation in natural populations, as well as explanations of the relevant estimation theory using actual data. ... Read more

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Basic literature for geneticists
This textbook provides readears an overview of all basic concepts and theories in population genetics, and is greatly based on both classic and current literature. In addition, detailed information is given when the authors treat the key subjects of each chapter. Hypotetical and factual examples of easy comprehension help us to understand better the subjects. There are many exercises after theoretical chapters that improve our sense of interpretation. This textbook is perfect for basic and advanced studendts, as well as for genetics lovers.

It's the Bible of population genetics
Well organized and easy to follow

For people who start studying population genetics, don't hesitate to select this book. It's awesome.

Mixed
The fourth edition is excellent in that all major topics in modern population genetics are covered and with a minimal need for advanced math.However, there are numerous small errors in both the text and the answers to problems posted.These errors are not a major obstacle for advanced users, but can be confusing to students new to population genetics, and especially those that have not had a math course in recent years.I recommend it over other texts for teaching, but students and instructors should be aware that these errors exist.

Principles of Population Genetics
It is a classical text, but it lack of a chapter on Conservation Genetics

A must-own.
A new revision of a work I already thought perfect. Adds population genetic approaches using new molecular techniques. Superb. ... Read more

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Stepping effortlessly from myth to cutting-edge science, Mutants gives a brilliant narrative account of our genetic code and the captivating people whose bodies have revealed it—a French convent girl who found herself changing sex at puberty; children who, echoing Homer’s Cyclops, are born with a single eye in the middle of their foreheads; a village of long-lived Croatian dwarves; one family, whose bodies were entirely covered with hair, was kept at the Burmese royal court for four generations and gave Darwin one of his keenest insights into heredity. This elegant, humane, and engaging book "captures what we know of the development of what makes us human" (Nature). ... Read more

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Normal defined by the abnormal
This would have been an excellent companion book for the developmental biology text that I had in graduate school. Obvious instances of development gone awry and determination of their underlying causes help elucidate the normal order of things. Leroi did a wonderful job of setting up chapters, presenting many sad, but interesting stories of "mutants" treated as curiosities for the amusement of the elite, or as subjects for medical dissection. As a result, they have their pictures taken, portraits painted, and skeletons preserved. This accounts for many of the figures and stories in the book and all are fascinating. Leroi's book loses a little momentum in the last two chapters: the chapter on aging has a long set-up for only a brief mention of conditions, like Werner's Syndrome, and unlike in other chapters, lacks explanation to any of its definitive causes; and the final chapter waxes poetic about genetic variety and really changes the focus of the book from its developmental biology beginnings to more of a book on genetic variation in natural selection. Maybe it was a literary device to illustrate mutation. Regardless, I would recommend this book to people who want to be amazed by nature creating forms that are stranger than fiction and learn about themselves in the process.

"The monstrous, the strange, and the deviant..."
A story about cyclops, mermaids, giants, pygmies, hermaphrodites, albinos, lobster-claw appendages, castrati, cretins, suicidal cells, sonic hedgehogs, glass bone men - in other words, mutants.

And it's true!

Oh, the drama of an embryo, the suspense of fetal development!

Mutants is a fascinating book about genetic mutations explained with substantive but not overwhelming scientific-ese, as well as historical details and occasional pictures. It is not a "freak show" type of book. Leroi handles his subject matter with respect, for the story of mutation is the story of human biology. What can and does go wrong reveals the wondrous ways in which our bodies develop inside and outside the womb.

Do not read this if you are pregnant or thinking of having kids because:


"Each new embryo has about a hundred mutations that its parents did not have...of these hundred mutations, about four will alter the meaning of genes...and of these four...about three will be harmful. To be precise, they will affect the ultimate reproductive success of the embryo, at least enough to ensure that, with time, natural selection will drive them to extinction."


That's right, I'm a mutant, and you, yes, you, are a mutant too. We have been mutants since before we were even born.


"We are all mutants. But some of us are more mutant than others."

Awsome.
Great book on what we know and what we still do not know about genetics and how mutations and change the out come of somethings in a big way.

Great Book
This was an excellent, if disturbing, book. It was informative and morbidly interesting to read. At some points, it got dryly scientific, and if you don't know anything about biology or genetics, you may end up spending time doing side research. A great insight into not only what can happen to us inside the womb, but a good insight into our historical views of what it once meant to be a "Mutant". Fascinating.

Exploring the definition of humanity
I originally met most of the diseases covered in this book during medical school. I found my academic knowledge of these disorders matured into a much greater understanding with the help of the history and personal stories provided by Leroi. Mutants is well-written, entertaining, and well-cited. The scientific and medical information is well presented and explained in a way that should be understandable to lay people but is not obnoxious to those more familiar with the subjects. Leroi brings to light the interplay between genetics and society, how we define humanity and normality. I was surprised to learn from many of the personal stories that people suffering from incredibly rare and often debilitating or stigmatizing diseases lived normal or even charmed lives during many times in the past. I wonder today if we do too much categorizing, if we try too hard to make every person live up to an arbitrary standard of humanity. ... Read more

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Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications, ninth edition, is a non-science major’s human genetics text that clearly explains what genes are, how they function, how they interact with the environment, and how our understanding of genetics has changed since completion of the human genome project. Meticulously updated, focused on concepts, and rich with personal stories from people whose lives are dramatically affected by the principles being discussed, Human Genetics is a textbook that will prepare the next generation of citizens for the decisions that lie ahead.

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Book arrived at my house promptly and was in terrific condition, I could barely tell it was used.

great
ya this is my biology book the reason why i bought it its because it was cheaper. But ya its a good text book

human genetics review
The book was in great condition; the only problem was that it had a funny smell to it along with a fingernail in between two pages. Other than that, it's still readable material with all the pages attached!

Same material as US edition?
I have never used an international edition before. Can anyone reassure me that this version has the same material and organization/paging as the US edition? I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks,

Reached me on the first day of class
The book reached me on the first day of class and was basically as describe. It was more than usable for class. ... Read more

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A thrilling "user's guide" to the genomics era

Welcome to the genome, the miraculous blueprint of your DNA, coiled tight as a spring in the nucleus of each cell of your body. If unwound, the DNA from just one cell, while only a molecule in width, would stretch six feet in length! The information stored in its double helix structure - three billion bits worth - could fill 142 Manhattan phone books.

Yet far more amazing than these facts is the impact the study of genomics has had on so many areas of our lives. From the promise of personalized medicine and gene therapy to disputes over the safety of genetically modified (GM) foods, there is little doubt we are in the midst of the Genomic Revolution. Now how do we make sense of it all?

Welcome to the Genome takes you right into the thick of today's most cutting-edge science and its far-reaching implications. Authors Rob DeSalle, who curated the highly successful Genomics Revolution exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and Michael Yudell, Assistant Professor of Public Health at Drexel University, have written a book which clearly explains the ongoing saga of our attempts to understand the mystery of biology's Rosetta Stone and use its code to better our lives.

This reader-friendly book employs an understandable style and eye-popping full-color illustrations to provide real insights into the complex science involved. It delves into the past discoveries that led to the sequencing of the human genome; it presents the challenges facing today's scientists and society and culture in general; and it considers the future possibilities of the developing genome era. Social issues, particularly questions of ethics, receive special attention, covering an important area too often overshadowed by science and technology.

If the genome really is the book of life, then we have only just opened to the first of its many pages. Those who triumphantly claim DNA is destiny may have spoken too soon; it is far more likely today's discoveries will lead to insights yet to be imagined. A stirring and informative introduction to a scientific epic still unfolding, Welcome to the Genome is an essential guide for understanding - and participating in - the incredible explorations, discussions, and realizations of the Genomic Revolution. ... Read more

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Required Reading
This book provides only a very basic understanding of gene theory. As someone who is not good at science, this worked for me. However, if you know anything about genetics or have graduated highschool within the last 8 years, go with another book. This book was required reading for a class in school.

Every human being should read this book
Reading this book makes it clear that race is a construct without merit and that all humans are related in intimate ways.This book is a revolutionary revelation about human nature.

I recommend this book to anyone. ... Read more

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PreTest is the closest you can get to seeing the USMLE Step 1 before you take it!

500 USMLE-style questions and answers!

"Biochemistry and Genetics: PreTest is a valuable resource for students in their board preparation.The author does a good job of presenting complicated information in an easily accessible format with clinically relevant questions and detailed basic science answers." -- Daniel Eskenazi, Fourth Year MD/PhD Candidate, University of Washington School of Medicine

"…most of the questions are quite long, simulating the USMLE exam.I really like the detailed explanations. I think these are the best part of the book because they provide a thorough review of the disease processes and concepts. The topic areas covered are very representative of the high yield biochemistry info on the boards." -- David Scoville, Third Year Medical Student, University of Kansas School of Medicine.

Great for course review and the USMLE Step 1, PreTest asks the right questions so you’ll know the right answers. You’ll find 500 clinical-vignette style questions and answers along with complete explanations of correct and incorrect answers. The content has been reviewed by students who recently passed their exams, so you know you are studying the most relevant and up-to-date material possible.No other study guide targets what you really need to know in order to pass like PreTest!

Content that covers all the must-know topics:
High Yield Facts,Storage and Expression of Genetic Information,DNA Structure, Replication and Repair,Gene Expression and Regulation,Acid-Base Equilibria, Amino Acids, Protein Structure,Protein Structure/Function,Intermediary Metabolism,Carbohydrate Metabolism,Bioenergetics adn Energy Metabolism,Lipid, Amino Acid and Nucleotide Metabolism,Nutrition,Vitamins and Minerals,Hormones and Integrated Metabolism,Inheritance Mechanisms and Biochemical Genetics,Inheritance Mechanisms/Risk Calculations,Genetic and Biochemical Diagnosis

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Each title in the new Integrated series focuses on the core knowledge in a specific basic science discipline, while linking that information to related concepts from other disciplines. Case-based questions at the end of each chapter enable you to gauge your mastery of the material, and a color-coded format allows you to quickly find the specific guidance you need. Bonus STUDENT CONSULT access - included with the text - allows you to conveniently access the book's content online · clip content to your handheld device · link to content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles · and more! These concise and user-friendly references provide crucial guidance for the early years of medical training, as well as for exam preparation.

• Includes case-based questions at the end of each chapter
  
• Features a colour-coded format to facilitate quick reference and promote effective retention
  
• Offers access to STUDENT CONSULT! At www.studentconsult.com, you'll find the complete text and illustrations of the book online, fully searchable · "Integration Links" to bonus content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles · content clipping for handheld devices · an interactive community center with a wealth of additional resources · and much more!

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Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Textbook providing essential analytic tools covering gene mutation and function to gene mapping and chromosome segregation. Abundant illustrations are used to illustrate difficult genetic concepts. Suitable for advanced courses in genetic analysis. Softcover. ... Read more

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Outstanding text
This is an outstanding textbook for a course in (surprise) Advanced Genetic Analysis.As previous reviewers have indicated, it is a book any practicing geneticist should love. It describes the logic, and well as the methodologyof genetic analysis, and provides brief descriptions of various model organisms (including Arabidopsis!). Furthermore, the writing is beautiful--Hawley and Walker should be complemented for producing a genetics textbook that is both entertaining to read as well as informative.My only complaint is that it is too briefand a little uneven.Some topics are missing or are dealt with in only a few sentences (e.g. positional cloning/molecular markers, genetic analysis of natural variation, mapping tools such as RILs) and others (meiotic recombination--the author's specialty) receive a bit too much emphasis.Hopefully, these minor flaws will be corrected in a new edition.I wish I had stumbled across this text when it first came out.It would have saved me a lot of photocopying.

Excellent text for grad level genetics
This is an excellent, concise text for classical genetics. While most introductory texts like "Introduction to Genetic Analysis" is 90% molecular biology and 10% genetics, this book assumes that the reader has enough background to skip the usual obligatory exposition on DNA and translation, etc., and jumps straight to topics such as designing mutagenesis screens and epistatic analysis. This book is particularly strong in presenting genetics formalism to new students, and concepts usually glossed over in other texts (eg. dominant/recessive alleles, complementation) are explained in great detail, and possible pitfalls in experiment or interpretation are frequently discussed.
Researchers and students working on specific model organisms may find this book a little too general, but it is the perfect text for new grad students interested in genetics.

Excellent textbook for the research scientist
This is the first book I've encountered that discusses genetics from the point of view of the research scientist.I use it in my first year graduate genetics class.For instance, chapter 2 is entirely devoted to mutant hunts.Another chapter covers extragenic suppressors- even allele specific suppression.Chapter 5 covers epistasis and mosaic analysis.Alas, there is even a comprehensible discussion of LOD scores.This is all great stuff that any geneticist will love.

However, any book falls short on something.The emphasis is on non-mammalian model organisms.Thus, there is very little discussion of the use and pitfalls of dominant negatives and RNAi and no discussion of gene targeting in mice.The book would also benefit bya discussion of modern genomic methods. ... Read more

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Brilliant review and mini-text
I used this book to review for the USMLE step 1 a couple of years ago.At that time, there was no single good medical genetics review book that could be read in a short time, and I encountered this at the bookstore.Not only did this book help me review the genetics portion in a brief amount of time, it was also surprisingly well written and an absorbing read.It has since become a part of my library.I think this book will be best used by medical students who are in a short genetics course and are in a time crunch, students reviewing for the USMLE Step 1, or a clinician who wants a brief review of medical genetics.Of course, a layperson with an interest in the field should also find this book interesting.I hope Dr Westman will continue to write newer editions of this little gem of a book.

Good concise review of medical genetics
I dont think this book is supposed to be a full-fledged textbooks. It reads like a very concise textbook, yet is the size of your average High-Yield or BRS book.In fact, this a great reference to brush up or learn, with moderate depth every major part of medical genetics.I really enjoyed reading this. Its quite up to date... I wish this author would write a bigger version!

very basic
doesn't contain very much depth.i recommend consulting a more detailed genetics book.

Medical Genetics
Medical Genetics For the Modern Clinician by Judith Westman is a small concise summary of Genetics.It's 200 pgs are packed with information including plenty of clinical cases.Definitely for someone already with a basic knowledge of Genetics.End of chapter multiple choice questions help to study for the boards.For a introduction to Genetics or detail on certain conditions another Genetics book should be consulted.

Medical Genetics
I have found that this text encompasses a large volume of genetic material and presents the essentials for use by medical professionals and students. Although this is not a text to recommend for genetics courses, it is a valuable resource to gain information of the current trends in genetic medicine, with very useful USMLE-style questions. The one criticism that this book lacks is that a few more pages could be added for summarys of chapter material, and for more comparisons. Overall a great book for medical students who do not want to become geneticists. ... Read more

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In this third edition of his popular undergraduate-level textbook, Des Nicholl recognises that a sound grasp of basic principles is vital in any introduction to genetic engineering. Therefore, as well as being thoroughly updated, the book also retains its focus on the fundamental principles used in gene manipulation. The text is divided into three sections: Part I provides an introduction to the relevant basic molecular biology; Part II, the methods used to manipulate genes; and Part III, applications of the technology. There is a new chapter devoted to the emerging importance of bioinformatics as a distinct discipline. Other additional features include text boxes, which highlight important aspects of topics discussed, and chapter summaries, which include aims and learning outcomes. These, along with key word listings, concept maps and a glossary, will enable students to tailor their study to suit their own learning styles and ultimately gain a firm grasp of a subject that students traditionally find difficult. ... Read more

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you need this in your bookshelf
This is a great book for college students. Probably the best textbook of genetic engineering I've ever read ! I'm already a graduate student majored in plant science, but I still find this book quite useful in giving me an general and clear conception about genetic engineering. My favorite part is the concept maps at the end of each chapter !!

A brief overview of gene technology
First off, I would have given this book 5 stars if value was the main consideration. You can't beat the price for what you are getting with this work. It provides a very concise overview of modern gene technology, though that conciseness is the underlying drawback of this text. Another thing I didn't like about this text is that that everything is in black and white. With today's printing capabilities, B/W is sub-standard. Although, I must express that even with the limited resources put into the printing, the diagrams are well thought out and the graphical explanations are very well delivered considering there is no color to work with. As mentioned above, for a compact text that weighs next to nothing compared to a full text-book you can't argue against its value.

This book is divided into three parts. Part I covers the basic gene technology principles. Part II deals with the methods of rDNA technologies. And Part III discusses some applications of rDNA with some minor references to non-rDNA biotechnologies for comparison purposes. Part I and Part II seem somewhat dry, especially with the terseness involved with cramming the whole subject into such a small book. It takes a lot of interest in the subject to keep the attention span. It also is a bit difficult to follow at times and re-reading parts and perhaps referencing external texts may be necessary to obtain a good comprehension of the material at hand. One fantastic feature is that the author provides a "summary chart" at the end of each chapter. The educational impact of this technique is remarkable and I wish this was used more in many other texts. Part III is where the juicy material is covered. After all the foundation is laid, Part III makes for easy reading and brings to light the knowledge you gain from the former parts. It gives a brief overview of some of the different applications of gene technology as well as discusses societal impact and influence (perhaps the major determinant of the fate of biotechnology).

Readers of this book should have some background knowledge of genetics or molecular biology. That would help overcome the terseness of the presentation material. Overall, this book provides a decent academic overview of the subject without the sidetracking toward the many examples and specific details contained in full texts.

Excellent Overview
Nicholl covers every pertinent aspect of this fascinating field of science and engineering in this book in a clear and comprehensible way.His use of concept maps to summarize the key concepts in each chapter is a tremendously effective tool.

Nicholl approaches this subject in a schematic way.That is to say, he makes considerable use of idealized diagrams to explain the many components and characteristics of genetic materials and processes.The terminology will be a challenge for non-geneticists, but Nicholl has included a fairly comprehensive glossary of terms at the end of the book.

I highly recommend this text to anyone interested in understanding the basics of GE and its implications for our world.

Excellent for the non-biology expert
I came across this book searching for good introductory texts to be used as companions in a bioinformatics course intended for an audience of graduate students in computer science at the University of Chicago.Thisis definitely an outstanding text for this purpose.It's geneticengineering in a nutshell.Each chapter is summarized at its end by a"concept-diagram" that connects all the essential information inthat chapter (I wish other authors could do the same with their books).The book is divided in eight chapters, spanning over 165 pagesapproximately.It covers basic molecular biology (gene organization,expression), manipulation of nucleic acids (labelling, hybridisation,electrophoresis, and sequencing), restriction, modifying, and joiningenzymes, vector techniques, cloning, recombinants, and applied issues(making proteins, transgenics, etc). ... Read more

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The classic study of dog behavior gathered into one volume. Based on twenty years of research at the Jackson Laboratory, this is the single most important and comprehensive reference work on the behavior of dogs ever complied.

"Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog is one of the most important texts on canine behavior published to date. Anyone interested in breeding, training, or canine behavior must own this book."--Wayne Hunthausen, D.V.M., Director of Animal Behavior Consultations

"This pioneering research on dog behavioral genetics is a timeless classic for all serious students of ethology and canine behavior."--Dr. Michael Fox, Senior Advisor to the President, The Humane Society of the United States

"A major authoritative work. . . . Immensely rewarding reading for anyone concerned with dog-breeding."--Times Literary Supplement

"The last comprehensive study [of dog behavior] was concluded more than thirty years ago, when John Paul Scott and John L. Fuller published their seminal work Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog."--Mark Derr, The Atlantic Monthly

"Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog is essential reading for anyone involved in the breeding of dogs. No breeder can afford to ignore the principles of proper socialization first discovered and articulated in this landmark study."-The Monks of New Skete, authors of How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend and the video series Raising Your Dog with the Monks of New Skete. ... Read more

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Genetics and the Social Behavior of Dogs
This book was very detailed from a research stand point. It is somewhat dated as there have been many advancements in genetics since the 60's. I did take away knowledge about genetics and what does and does not dictate behavior of an animal. A good book in general. I would just like to see an updated version.

Why isn't this book more renoun?
I chanced upon this book in my university library, and couldn't put it down!I learnt more about dogs in the first chapter than I had learnt in the whole year proceeding (and I consider myself to be fairly savvy in this area).

The experimental procedure in this book, though sometimes slightly troubling for me, as a dog lover, is truly valuable.I don't believe there is any other text that addresses 'nature vs nurture' in dogs better.It really provides food for thought.

If you're a dog trainer or a dog breeder, I really highly recommend this book.

Summarizes some of the most important research in American psychology
This book summarizes the work Scott, Fuller, and their team of scientists conducted over 20 years on 5 breeds of dogs. Before their work, American psychology had been very dominated by learning theory and tilted very much toward nurture in the nature-nurture (instinct vs. learning) debate. The work of the European ethologists such as Lorenz & Tinbergen on "critical periods" in early development had little impact until the studies (summarized here) of the Scott & Fuller group began appearing.Their careful scientific work demonstrated the importance and existence of time limited phases in the early life of dogs within which certain experiences need to occur or the dogs may be forever deficient. Their work (with that of Eckhard Hess's on ducks and geese) demonstrated that these critical or sensitive periods in early development could be scientifically studied in ways compatible with a scientific psychology.

The book is important to those interested in the history of behavioral sciences since the discoveries are applicable to many species (including humans) and not just the dog.

This book will always be especially valuable to dog breeders and trainers; its last chapters summmarize in very clear terms the particular phases in early development and experiences the dog needs to be adequately socialized.The reader can refer back to earlier chapters to get more information on how the experiments were conducted and the distribution of results. It answers questions on proper age that puppies can be separated from their mothers, what experiences are important to provide at what age, etc.

A very indepth technical book on dog develpment .
This is a very in-depth and technical book on the early social development of dogs and the effects of socialization and training. It is a very good book for anyone who is serious about breeding dogs. ... Read more

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“D'Adamo's engaging writing style, enthusiasm for his subject, and personalized advice will appeal to those who enjoy taking a hands-on approach to their health and exploring new theories.” –Publishers Weekly

With over five million copies sold worldwide of Eat Right 4 Your Type and additional books in the Blood Type Diet series, Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo pioneered a new, revolutionary approach to dieting–one linked to a person’s blood type. In Change Your Genetic Destiny, he takes his groundbreaking research to the next level by identifying six unique genetic types. Whether you are a Hunter, Gatherer, Teacher, Explorer, Warrior, or Nomad, Dr. D’Adamo offers a customized program that complements your genetic makeup to maximize health and weight loss, as well as prevent or even reverse disease. In simple, concise prose, Dr. D’Adamo explains how a host of environmental factors, including diet and lifestyle, dictate how and when your genes express themselves. He goes on to demonstrate precisely how, with the right tools, you can alter your genetic destiny by turning on the good genes and silencing the bad ones. Your health risks, weight, and life span can all be improved by following the GenoType Diet that’s right for you.
Using family history and blood type, as well as simple diagnostic tools like fingerprint analysis, leg length measurements, and dental characteristics, Dr. D’Adamo shows you how to map out your genetic identity and discover which of the six GenoType plans you should follow. Without expensive tests or a visit to the doctor, Change Your Genetic Destiny reveals previously hidden genetic strengths and weaknesses and provides a precise diet and lifestyle plan for every individual. Based on the latest and most cutting-edge research, this is a twenty-first-century plan for wellness and weight loss from a renowned healthcare pioneer. ... Read more

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Very interesting book
Very interesting and informative. It is worth a try when other approaches to losing weight or feeling better have failed.

Change Your Genetic Destiny
Excellent book.Got it for my wife at her request, and she thinks it is great.It helps determine which nutrition is best for your physiology.

Sowhat is it?
Color me confused.I was following his prior book for a blood type diet. (TYPE A)

And getting some small results.

The diet in this new book is similar.But some food guidelines are turned backwards.

Which should I follow? Why should I follow one over the other?

Are the recommendations based on science or wishful thinking?With blood type diet I was under the impression that you mix some of a food with the blood of a type and got a reaction you could see under a microscope for the food you should not eat.

Please don't palm me off to web site where I have to pay more for information that seems based on rolling dice.

I feel this man is a charlatan
Mailed June 2009, never received any response...

Dr. D'Adamo,

I'm troubled by, not subtle, but blatant inconsistencies in your books.I write not to prove a point but to express my disappointment in what seemed like an interesting and worthy theory.Unfortunately the inconsistencies discovered in your recommendations give more credence to those who would claim that your work is pseudo-science.I'm certainly open-minded to that which scientific orthodoxy dogmatically dismisses, and I'm certainly forgiving of the occasional misprint, but if your recommendations can't even manage to be internally consistent then pseudo-science might be too high of praise.

I've just bought and finished reading the following three of your books:

#1 Blood Type "O" Food Beverage and Supplement LISTS
#2 Eat Right 4 Your Type Complete Blood Type Encyclopedia
#3 The GenoType Diet

I'm blood type O+ and fit into your category of the "Hunter" GenoType.

Considering the following facts just focusing on the "Fruits" category:

1.According to the logic tables in your "Advanced GenoType Calculator Tables" in the Appendix of Book #3, there are only three GenoTypes categories, out of six total, that an "O" blood type can be a member of:{"Hunter","Gatherer","Explorer"}.

In other words, if one is blood type "O", then they are a member of {"Hunter","Gatherer","Explorer"}, or more simply...

blood type "O" = {"Hunter" or "Gatherer" or "Explorer"}.

2.Books #1 and #2, which are indeed consistent with one another, go out of their way to list the following foods as "Highly Beneficial", not "Neutral", and are explained to "act like medicine" to blood type "O":

"Highly Beneficial" medicinal for blood type "O" in Books #1 and #2:
A. Cherries (all)
B. Plum (all types)
C. Prunes
and
D. Banana
E. Blueberry
F. Fig

3.Book #3 lists the following foods as not "Neutral" but "Toxins to Limit or Avoid" and it is explained that members of {"Hunter","Gatherer","Explorer"} would be "wise to avoid" them, with these recommendations being consistent throughout the set {"Hunter","Gatherer","Explorer"}:

"Toxins to Limit or Avoid" for {"Hunter","Gatherer","Explorer"} (blood type "O") in Book #3:
A. Cherry
B. Plum
C. Prune

Additionally we see that the following are listed as "Toxins to Limit or Avoid" for 2/3 of the blood type "O" GenoTypes:

"Toxins to Limit or Avoid" for 2/3 of {"Hunter","Gatherer","Explorer"} (blood type "O") in Book #3:
D. Banana... Listed as toxic for {"Gatherer","Explorer"}
E. Blueberry... Listed as toxic for {"Gatherer","Explorer"}
F. Fig... Listed as toxic for {"Hunter","Explorer"}, listed as neutral for {"Gatherer"}

4.Consider as well that Raisins, go from being listed "Neutral" normal food for blood type "O" in Books #1 and #2, to being listed as "Toxins to Limit or Avoid" for {"Hunter","Gatherer","Explorer"} (blood type "O") in Book #3:

These facts raise some very uncomfortable questions about your work:

1.Did the nature of Cherries, Plums, Prunes or Raisins change between books?How can you simultaneously recommend them as "superfood" for blood type "O" while warning against them as toxic?I can understand recommendations moving one step, say from Neutral in either direction, but the 180 degree extremem turn after a decade is flagrant.Are you prepared to recall your books #1 and #2 as they recommend foods as superfoods to the same people that you claim they are toxic for?

2.Did the nature of Bananas, Blueberries or Figs change between books?How can foods that you've listed as "superfood" for blood type "O" simultaneously be toxic to 66% of blood type "O" people?Did you have more than one person in your original sample set?Because if you did then there is a very good chance that you would have been wary of listing these foods as "superfoods" while watching them act as toxins for 66% of your sample.

3. Why you would praise a food (Cherry) in a chapter meant for all GenoTypes...
p.188 of Book #3: "The best fruits for each are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber.In particular, berries and cherries are super antioxidant foods."
... and then, not only never so much as list it as a superfood for ANY of the GenoTypes, but actually claim that the food (Cherry) itself is toxic to 84% of your GenoTypes {"Hunter","Gatherer","Explorer","Teacher","Warrior"}, within the scope of the SAME BOOK, simply boggles the mind.

After reading books #1 and #2 I've been eating ample amounts of the above mentioned fruits and was very happy with the dietary changes that your books inspired for me.You can imagine my dismay this afternoon when reading in your book #3 that you've recommended that I eat a set of food that you also claim as toxic for my system.How am I supposed to trust any of your recommendation after this?What other flagrant inconsistencies lurk throughout your tables/books?For all I know you are just rolling a six-sided die to decide your GenoType recommendations.

I'll be pleasantly surprised to receive a response to this message, however the lack of integrity that produced such a unmistakably, ridiculous mutual exclusion in recommendations will not want to claim any responsibility.

Disappointedly yours,

Didn't work for me
After following the diet for a little over 3 months, I find no improvement. In fact, I feel worse. I was already following a sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free diet. Maybe the reason some people feel better on this diet is that they are staying away from sugar, wheat, and dairy and not because of the weird esoterica presented in the lists of foods to avoid and emphasize included in this book.

I have a hard time believing that broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, apples, and plums are bad for me. These are some of the items this book tells me not to eat.

BTW, I went to a person who was certified by Dr. Adamo's genotype group to verify my genotype. ... Read more

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"An outstanding introduction to a new and important field of computerscience." -- Tim Watson, The Computer Journal

"This is a useful introduction to the subject and is well worth readingas an entry into evolutionary computing." -- Chris Robbins,Computing

Genetic algorithms have been used in science and engineering as adaptivealgorithms for solving practical problems and as computational models ofnatural evolutionary systems. This brief, accessible introductiondescribes some of the most interesting research in the field and alsoenables readers to implement and experiment with genetic algorithms ontheir own. It focuses in depth on a small set of important andinteresting topics--particularly in machine learning, scientificmodeling, and artificial life--and reviews a broad span of research,including the work of Mitchell and her colleagues. The descriptions ofapplications and modeling projects stretch beyond the strict boundariesof computer science to include dynamical systems theory, game theory,molecular biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, and populationgenetics. ... Read more

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Introduction ... for Researchers Maybe
I have to agree with all of johnnied7 criticisms. This book is pitched at a level too advanced for an introduction. It also reads and is structured like a research paper. Not recommended.

Good Theoretical GA Textbook
This book primarily deals with the theoretical side of genetic algorithms. If you are looking for practical knowledge of how to implement a GA you should look elsewhere. For all intents and purposes this is a textbook. It's heavy on theory and proofs, but doesn't always explain everything in depth (that's what class time is for). There are problems at the end of each chapter that can be assigned to students.

There are case studies of many academic projects that seem to drone on forever and aren't really that useful in helping you learn how to write your own GA. Chapter 1 gives an overview and provides all of the appropriate terminology. Chapter 5 gives an high-level overview of how to implement a GA. Those are the 2 must-read chapters, all of the others can be used as torture for CS students.

To recap, if you're teaching a class in artificial intelligence this book is good. If you're trying to figure out how to implement a GA to solve a practical problem not so good. That evens out to 3 stars for my rating. I recommend searching the web, there are a few good sites on GA programming.

Not for beginners
I have an engineering degree, and I found this to be a little tough to follow for two reasons:

1.Not enough step by step prodecure especially at the beginning.Mitchell is too quick to start with the math formulas.It turns out that Genetic Algorithms are fairly straight forward and easy to follow, but you have to read this book twice before you "get it" because Mitchell clouds the discussion with proofs and mathematical representations of systems.It is tough to follow.

2.Mitchell does a poor job of selecting meaningful examples to illustrate the points.A nice simple set of examples where the average person easily picture the system would have been delightful.Instead this author chooses to illustrate the Genetic Algorithms through uncommon neural networks amoung other exotic applications. I found myself struggling to understand both the example (I didn't know a thing about neural networks!) and the genetic algorithm.

When buying an Introduction type book, I expected it to be more 'down to earth'.this book is for advanced minds!

An introduction and much more
First it must be said that the book is not an introduction that the non-scientist will easily understand. Some knowledge of computer programming is assumed. It acknowledges this in the last paragraph of the preface. Many of the notations in the book are unfamiliar to business or financial readers. There is no mathematics beyond algebra so the aforementioned prerequisites are the main hills to climb.

Mitchell's book is an overview of genetic algorithm analysis techniques as of 1996. The author gives a history of pre-computer evolutionary strategies and a summary of John Holland's pioneering work. A description of the basic terminology is presented and examples of problems solved using a GA (such as the prisoner's dilemma). The second chapter discusses evolving programs in Lisp and cellular automata. Also included in this chapter is a discussion of predicting dynamical systems. This was the section that has the most interest for me. Also interesting was the summary in this chapter about putting GAs into a neural network so that the ANNs could evolve.

The fifth chapter discusses when to employ a GA for maximum success. I appreciate the clearly thought out discussion of when to choose a GA for a problem. Sometimes authors of these types of books mimic the man with a hammer that thinks everything looks like a nail.

A Great Introduction to Genetic Algorithms
This is a great place to start to learn about genetic algorithms.The writing is clear and not bogged down by jargon.The book is not overly technical; it is written for the layman and has a casual conversational style that is a pleasure to read.

About half of the book is devoted to presenting examples of studies that have used genetic algorithms.These examples are interesting in themselves and also serve to illustrate the variety of genetic approaches that are available.The book also presents conflicting points of view of experts about which algorithms work best and why.This is helpful in combatting the impression that a beginner sometimes gets that everything is simple and all the answers are known. ... Read more

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Emery's Elements of Medical Genetics has been a best seller for over 30 years. Generations of students have appreciated its unique balance of basic science...genetics as applied to medicine...and clinical genetics. With its rigorously updated content and STUDENT CONSULT access, the 13th Edition of this classic text delivers even more learning opportunities! Clinical examples, improved clinical photographs, and multiple-choice and case-based review questions make state-of-the-art knowledge easier to learn than ever before. When you combine all of these enhancements with the succinct, straightforward, well-illustrated coverage that readers have always enjoyed, the result is a superb resource that helps you master the genetics you need to know.

• Better understand and apply basic principles of genetics to clinical situations.
  
• Quickly review key clinical knowledge with handy summary boxes.
  
• Know where to find further information online with a section dedicated to internet research.
  
• Test your knowledge with multiple-choice and case-based questions.
  
• Access the entire contents of the book online and view related content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles with STUDENT CONSULT access.

Customer Reviews (4)

loved it
the book arrived quickly, was in very good condition. will definately purchase from this buyer in future.

Horrible Book.
Medical students don't buy this book, it is a waste of time.

To fully understand this book you need a degree in genetics.

Good Book
Good book. Clear and concise. I wish that there were more questions available online(there were only 150 questions). Otherwise, really really awesome text! Easy reading.

Very relevant for USMLE, especially the clinical sections in the last 3rd of the book.

Horrible.
Punching your keyboard and pressing search would give you more information and understanding than this waste of time book. ... Read more

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The Stuff of Life gives readers a complete introduction to the history of genetics that's as easy to understand as it is entertaining to read.Amazon.com Review
Let’s face it: From adenines to zygotes, from cytokinesis to parthenogenesis, even the basics of genetics can sound utterly alien.So who better than an alien to explain it all? Enter Bloort 183, a scientist from an asexual alien race threatened by disease, who'sbeen charged with researching the fundamentals of human DNA and evolution and laying it all out in clear, simple language so thateven his slow-to-grasp-the-point leader can get it. In the hands of the award-winning writer Mark Schultz, Bloort's explanations give even the most science-phobic reader a complete introduction to the history and science of genetics.

The Stuff of Life Revealed

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Not a fan of comics so my opinion is biased.
I got this book because I am always looking for new ways to teach students.This may be useful for a kid who likes comic books, but I find that the storyline is not the least bit compelling.I think that was suppose to be the point of this book, to teach kids about DNA masked in a story, but they don't seem to pull off the story part very well.The information however is accurate.

The Stuff of Life: A Graphic Guide to Genetics and DNA - well done
I enjoyed this guide to genetics and have passed it on to my daughter.She has a degree in genetics, but hopes her son will get into this book.It is well done, but a little technical for a young person, or a non technical, in the first part.

Awe-Inspiring and Incredible
Those of us who didn't exactly fly through our science courses (there's a reason some of us turned to English) will appreciate The Stuff of Life. I imagine most everyone would, even the scientists and science enthusiasts who managed to grasp difficult theories and concepts early on. The Stuff of Life is incredibly thorough and, best of all, wonderfully accessible for experts and laymen alike.

The book has already been tagged with high praise and awards (a Great Graphic Novels for Teens nominee from YALSA, a Scientific American Book Club Alternate Selection, a feature in Wired magazine). It's a bit difficult to decide where to place the book: It's scientifically accurate, a point it rightfully prides itself on, but it's also a quite fictional account of an asexual alien race attempting to learn more about our planet. So, fiction it is, but keep in mind that the data is sound here. In fact, the book is the first in a planned series devoted to teaching real and accurate science through graphic novels.

Writer Mark Schultz and artists Zander and Kevin Cannon deserve praise for taking such potentially dry topic material and making it not only understandable but also fresh. It's not childish (although it does have touches of that) and it's not so irreverent that it misses its own point. The Stuff of Life has a daunting task: Walk the fine line between education and entertainment without veering too far off into either direction.

It succeeds in that way because it doesn't take itself too seriously. Science, on the other hand, is a different matter entirely. That it definitely takes seriously. The entire scope of genetics gets its due throughout the book, spanning some five million years of human existence and incorporating the vast and wonderful array of life on the planet. The book has a distinct sense of wonder about the entire thing, and it's hard not to get swept up in it. It's just so exciting to think about, so awe-inspiring and incredible. It turns out there was a lot we all should have been paying attention to in science class. Luckily, it's not too late.

-- John Hogan

Brilliant!
It makes all the sense in the world to convey such complicated scientific information visually in a format that's friendly and not at all intimidating. In fact, this thoroughly comprehensive guide to genetics and DNA somehow manages to be downright whimsical and entertaining throughout.

This isn't really surprising given the chops of award-winning author and sequential artist Mark Schultz and outstanding illustrators Zander and Kevin Cannon.

The only hitch I have is that the silhouetted girl on the front cover uneasily reminds me of those reclining women on mud flaps.

All in all, however, this text is a brilliant idea brilliantly executed!

Excellent Intro to DNA & Genetics
This book provides a great way to learn the basics of genetics and DNA.I recommend it to anyone who needs to learn the basics or to prepare for a more detailed course. ... Read more

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For 35 years, Thompson and Thompson Genetics in Medicine has been a favorite genetics textbook for medical students. This long-awaited sixth edition, now in a revised re-print, continues to provide a readable and understandable review of the basic principles of medical genetics, including recent advances in molecular genetics and the clinical applications of this new knowledge for the diagnosis and management of genetic disorders. Now brought completely up to date, this edition has been extensively revised and includes new information on developmental defects, genetics of complex diseases, genetics of cancer, molecular and biochemical basis of genetics, and the human genome project. It also features an all-new set of 29 clinical cases with color photographs to assist students in relating basic genetics to clinical genetic disease. These cases will also help instructors integrate clinical material. ... Read more

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Thompson - Thompson genetics in medicine
The book is used by it is really good. I am very satisfied with it. The only (minor) problem is that it took a long time to arrive (about 1 month), but it was worth waiting for it.

Excelent
This book exceeded my expectations; I bought used but it was in excelent condition, great acquisition.

No Choice
I bought this text book for my daughter who is double majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Her comments when I asked about this text book were:

"It's actually a pretty poorly written book!! I would not recommend
it. Not well laid out, terms are not defined well and the
organization is terrible."

Of course when the prof. requires it, what choice do you have?

Fast delivery
The book came in three days after I ordered it and in pretty fair condition. I am satisfactory with the service.

Excellent quality, fast shipping.
Book was shown on Amazon as used with few marks, actually when it came a week later, it was like brand-new. I am very happy about the seller. ... Read more

Product Description
This is the second edition of the successful textbook written by the prize-winning scientist Andreas Ziegler, former President of the German Region of the International Biometric Society, and Inke R. König, who has been teaching the subject over many years.

The book gives a comprehensive introduction into the relevant statistical methods in genetic epidemiology. The second edition is thoroughly revised, partly rewritten and includes new chapters on traditional family studies and state-of-the-art genome-wide association studies. The book is ideally suited for advanced students in epidemiology, genetics, statistics, bioinformatics and biomathematics. Like in the first edition, the book contains many problems and solutions. 

E-learning Platform Edition:
The paperback version of this book exclusively comes with an e-learning course created by Friedrich Pahlke. This e-learning course has been developed to complement the book and both provide a unique support tool for teaching the subject. ... Read more

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Stats
Condition of the book excellent.Really like the colored graphics in this edition from the previous which I also own.The online apps are great.Thanks. ... Read more

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Listen to a short interview with Michael Sandel
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Breakthroughs in genetics present us with a promise and a predicament. The promise is that we will soon be able to treat and prevent a host of debilitating diseases. The predicament is that our newfound genetic knowledge may enable us to manipulate our nature--to enhance our genetic traits and those of our children. Although most people find at least some forms of genetic engineering disquieting, it is not easy to articulate why. What is wrong with re-engineering our nature?

The Case against Perfection explores these and other moral quandaries connected with the quest to perfect ourselves and our children. Michael Sandel argues that the pursuit of perfection is flawed for reasons that go beyond safety and fairness. The drive to enhance human nature through genetic technologies is objectionable because it represents a bid for mastery and dominion that fails to appreciate the gifted character of human powers and achievements. Carrying us beyond familiar terms of political discourse, this book contends that the genetic revolution will change the way philosophers discuss ethics and will force spiritual questions back onto the political agenda.

In order to grapple with the ethics of enhancement, we need to confront questions largely lost from view in the modern world. Since these questions verge on theology, modern philosophers and political theorists tend to shrink from them. But our new powers of biotechnology make these questions unavoidable. Addressing them is the task of this book, by one of America's preeminent moral and political thinkers.

Customer Reviews (12)

Where's my book?
Have not got my book from this person yet, and it should have been there weeks ago!! Don't order a book from this person you will never get it.

Profoundly elitist; seeks to maintain the meritocratic status quo
Sandel tries to make the case for limiting individual reproductive choice. His none-too-subtle agenda is to maintain the advantages of the genetic elites, such as himself, at the expense of the rest of society.

Sandel says he's against allowing parents to choose their children's genes. He assumes (correctly) that many social advantages (energy level, self-confidence, intelligence) are innate, and unevenly distributed.Secretly, he's happy that he can pass along his own traits (ability to focus for long periods, mild charisma) to his children.(I say "his children" to refer to the children of meritocrats generally.)But he dreads that the great unwashed masses will soon be able to alter their own genes to be more like his, since then his children would become less rare and special in their innate traits.

Sandel says "there remains something troubling with the ambition to control the genetic characteristics of the next generation".That's all very well for someone who's already born with the "gifted character of human powers" (i.e. the genes for success).But what if you're born with other genes?You'll never achieve as much social influence or status as Sandel and his kids.

Sandel worries that the "meritocracy, less chastened by chance, would become harder, less forgiving".Yeah, and meritocrats would also become more commonplace, leading to less social disparity in income and status.Today, corporations pay millions in salary and bonues to a rare cadre of super-smart, super-motivated genetic elites, who can in turn afford better lifestyles, better healthcare, and greater social influence (through political donations, ability to launch a national journal, etc).

"Changing our nature to fit the world," argues Sandel, "is actually the deepest form of disempowerment."Really?For you, perhaps.

Very impressive
I was very impressed with the thinking of Professor Sandel in this book.The best part was the last chapter, where in about thirty pages, he makes an eloquent case for embryonic stem cell research. While being respectful of the beliefs of conservatives who oppose it, he shows why their arguments are weak. I liked his analogy of the acorn not being an oak tree just as the embryo is not a baby, even though the oak was an acorn at one time. This is a serious, well-reasoned, intellectual book.

The Case Against Perfection: Ethics in the Age of Genetic Engineering
Fast deliverly, I needed this book my Bioethics class and got it just in time. Thanks!

Interesting, not as insightful as others
The book was an interesting read, but frustrating. There was a genetic determinism about the discussion that made the author's stand feel naive. Clearly the variation in many human features are constrained to a particular range by genetics, but this does not mean that any individual can be engineered to guarantee the development a particular trait. Even extremely pro-genes books like The Nurture Assumption leave an important role for environment in human development (Harris just doesn't think parents are a particularly influential part of that environment).

The gift argument is repeated throughout, but not supported very well. Sandel also discusses genetic modifications as arms races, but misses the fact that the "improvement" of human characteristics need not entail an arms race or a zero sum game. There are traits that have a value that is non-competitive. If research has found that people with a happiness score of 8-9 on a scale of 1-10 succeed most in life, it is correct to note that success in many fields is competitive. Yet, the feeling of happiness and enjoyment of life is not a zero sum game. Every human can enjoy this at the same time. If genetic engineering made us all 8-9 on the happiness scale, we would all benefit individually in our quality of life, though we would only be keeping pace with regards to competitive advantage. Again, Sandel misses this nuance and his discussions suffer from it.

The part of the book I felt was worth reading was the section regarding hyper-parenting. This was a point neglected in other books I have read on the subject, such as Agar's and Glover's. Nevertheless, the other books are far superior discussions of the subject with more exhaustive and nuanced discussions of genetic engineering.

I would advise against reading only this book when reading on this subject. This book should be read to offer another perspective after reading a more well rounded discussion like Glover's. As with any of the books I mention in this review, you should understand views on the role of genetics in development before reading the books. Don't expect the books to teach those details, though Agar's does contain good discussions regarding the fallacy of genetic determinism. ... Read more

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Written By Two Renowned Authorities, Genetics: Analysis Of Genes And Genomes, Seventh Edition Provides The Most Current, Clear, Comprehensive And Balanced Introduction To Genetics And Genomics At The College Level. Expanding Upon The Key Elements That Have Made The Text A Success, The Authors Have Added Important New Material To Virtually Every Chapter, Including Sections On High-Throughput Genotyping, Massively Parallel Sequencing, Comparative Genomics, Genomic Islands, Copy Number Polymorphisms, Characteristics OfQuantitative Trait Loci For Disease Risk Factors, And Much More.They Continue To Treat Transmission Genetics, Molecular Genetics, And Evolutionary Genetics As Fully Integrated Subjects And Provide Students With An Unprecedented Understanding Of The Basic Process Of Gene Transmission, Mutation, Expression And Regulation.Integrated Critical Thinking Exercises And Problem Sets Allow For A Mastery Of Key Genetic Concepts, While The End-Of-Chapter Guide To Problem-Solving Sections Demonstrate The Concepts Needed To Efficiently Solve Problems And Understand The Reasoning Behind The Correct Answer. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Error filled
This is the 7th Edition, and has an orange cover.There have been so many errors in this textbook as well as the solutions manual that our course professor gives extra credit to those who point the errors out first in the problem sets.And this is the 7th Edition? Give me a break.
Errors include giving the wrong fractional values for specific genetics problems.Equations needed on the test are stated incorrectly in the text.The few answers that they give you in the back of the text book also contains errors.In the solutions manual I recall they were base pairing A with G and T with C, which resulted from a formatting error.
How do you get to the 7th Edition of a book and have so many GROSS errors in a college level textbook?This leads me to believe that the source is Greed, when I see the price this book cost at the university bookstore and the gross negligence of failing to even proofread parts of the text before printing this error filled text.

Terrible!
This is probably the worst textbook I have ever had to use after finishing a bachelors in biology! There is an incredible amount of errors that make this book lose all credibility. I would not trust any other book from either of these authors. I wonder if they ever had it proof read. There was a minimum of 5 errors PER CHAPTER! In my opinion, there shouldn't even be 5 errors in an entire textbook being used at universities. After reading just 2 chapters in this book I couldn't trust any of the information it was giving me because I was afraid it was another error. It makes the learning process take MUCH longer. If you ever have a choice, do not get this book. Plead with professors to use another book because this book will stunt your learning and put you in risk of getting the wrong information and a bad grade. AVOID THIS BOOK!

Too much fluff
This book might be good if used as a secondary reference for an introductory class, but it is definitely not a title I would recommend for someone trying to teach themselves about the subject.I felt constantly like I was being talked down to.The authors waste your time with unnecessary stories about so-and-so with such-and-such genetic disorder, along with space in the book for accompanying pictures.Sentence structure is poor; the text feels as if it were written around a multiple-choice test.

Another reviewer said that this text could be used for grad students; I would tend to disagree.Grad students are accustomed to getting a bit more respect from their textbooks.By this point in our academic careers, we aren't going to pay attention just because you threw in a picture of a cat (yep, see page 29)-- we're here for the science.

Generally speaking, it's not a book to read if you just want to know the science of genetics and understand the moving parts.

Well written but pricey
This book is written by two Harvard professors for their introductory life sciences course.I had to take this course because it's a requirement, and I'm annoyed that they assigned such an expensive, self-written textbook.

Personal annoyance aside, however, I have to say that this is a well-written textbook.I'm not so sure it's worth the steep price, but the writing is clear, the diagrams are helpful, and it really assisted me in understanding and clarifying fundamental biological concepts.I can't say this for most of the textbooks I've used.(The textbook was certainly a lot clearer than the lecture, unfortunately.)Given that textbooks in general cost a fortune, I wouldn't consider this a bad investment.

BEAUTIFUL DESCRIPTION ABOUT GENES AND GENOMES ! SUPERB
GOOD PICTURE REPRESENTATION WITH EXCELLENT NOTES AND LOTS OF EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT GENE AND GENOMES . PROBLEMS HAVE SOME ERRORS ITS LITTLE CONFUSING BUT OVERALL A FABALOUS TEXT BOOK OF GENETICS. GOOD FOR STANDARD EXAM PREPARATIONS AND ALSO FOR UNDERGRAD/GRAD STUDENTS . ALL THE BEST CHECK FOR FOR MINNOR ERRORS IN THE TEXT .... TAKE THE BEST OUT OF IT .....
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The lastest edition of this classic text continues to provide the basis for understanding the genetic principles behind quantitative differences in phenotypes and how they apply to animal and plant improvement and evolution. It extends these concepts to the segregation of genes that cause genetic variation in quantitative traits. Key techniques and methods are also covered.

Customer Reviews (5)

still the definitive word on the subject
I have been working in this field for more than 30 years. Even after all of this time, if I want to remind myself about how to explain an important concept, I go back to Falconer. By the time I completed my PhD, my fellow grad students and I agreed that "if you understand Falconer, you understand Quantitative Genetics". Even after all of these years, I still find this to be true.

A book that you must have
Basic concepts of population genetics and quantitative analysis, the authors show you how the concepts are created and connected, very good examples and exercises.

The genetics bible
Its almost useless to write a review for this book. If you're in genetics, then you know this book's reputation to be of the very highest order. It is THE introduction into quantitative genetics. I have it on my desk and use it as a reference constantly when trying to figure out evolutionary genetics and/or quantitative genetics papers.

Quantitative fish
This is an excellent book, that content the basic of the quantitative genetic and provide a comprehensive interpretation of the genetic action and interaction. Its price give the possibility the student having his owncopy to introduce to a simple and deep view of the quantitative genetic.

falconer review
this is a very valuable book of its kind,good for graduate&postgraduate students as well as researchers ... Read more

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This important new book provides a useful, easy-to-use guide to the clinical consultation in genetics. It covers the process of diagnosis, investigation, management, and counselling for patients. The authors have used their experience to devise a practical clinical approach to many common genetic referrals, both out-patient and ward-based. The most common Mendelian disorders, chromosomal disorders, congenital anomalies and syndromes are covered. In addition there are chapters on familial cancer and pregnancy-related topics such as fetal anomalies, teratogens, prenatal and pre-implantation diagnosis. The book also provides information on the less common situations, where management is particularly complex, or important genetic concepts are illustrated. Most of the topics fit onto a double-page spread ensuring that the book is an accessible, quick reference for the clinic or hospital consultation. Where available, diagnostic criteria for specific conditions are included as well as contact details for support groups. The book is well-illustrated and has an up-to-date bibliography and glossaries of terms used in genetics and dysmorphology. This accessible book is designed for use by consultants and trainees in clinical genetics, genetic counsellors and paediatricians, particularly those working in paediatric neurology, neonatology or child development. ... Read more

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A perfect tool for the daily genetic consult
This is a perfect book for reference, gives you an idea about what to look for in your patient and the approach section is very useful tool in the daily consult

Extensive guide to clinical geneticist
This reference book has provided useful notes for a list of diseases and conditions one may need to look up from time to time. Geneticists would benefit the most, especially in my opinion, ones that have not specifically worked in the clinical field. As mediterrenean folks, we were surprised to find out FMF was left out. Some other common dysmorphic features were not as comprehensive as others. Nevertheless, I think this book is a must in a hospital genetician's library; hence the title "desk reference".

Quick Reference to a Wealth of Information
As a desk reference this book is not intended to be a replacement for a textbook on the subject, but to provide a well indexed quick guide to problems likely to confront the clinical worker.

In addition, the clinical worker is likely to find this to be a useful book to share with patients seeding additional information about particular conditions. The ability to show such patients (or their parents) brief descriptions of conditions being discussed is often a help. This is especially true in those cases where diagrams are included that can be shown to illustrate the condition being discussed.

This is the first edition of this book. It is remarkable in that so much information is included. It is such a useful concept that I expect there will be future editions over time and that it will become one of the standards kept on everyone's desk.

Absoluteley essential guide for clinical genetics
This is an all encompassing guide to clinical genetics.Straight forward for the lay person to understand but essential to all professionals in the field ... Read more