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This skillfully researched book focuses on how a small socio-political American elite seeks to establish its control over the very basis of human survival, the provision of our daily bread. Control the food and you control the people. This is no ordinary book about the perils of GMO. Engdahl takes the reader inside the corridors of power, into the backrooms of the science labs, behind closed doors in the corporate boardrooms. The author reveals a World of profit-driven political intrigue, government corruption and coercion, where genetic manipulation and the patenting of life forms are used to gain worldwide control over food production. The book is an eye-opener, a must-read for all those committed to the causes of social justice and World peace. ... Read more

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Probably a ploy to get you to buy more jeans you soil while reading this
Anybody ever heard of Normon Borlaug? He single-handedly saved over one billion people... yes, that's billion with a big-ass B, using GM crops. And until we find a way to get Iowans to travel to China to make irrigation ditches, till the soil and plant corn, or get Nebraskans to monitor the pH and moisture in the ground in India where they're growing the potatoes to save the lives of starving third-world inhabitants, I'll enjoy my golden rice.

These books are very important.
I've been so busy reading everything I can get my hands on about this GMO topic.From authors who are all for it like Jennifer Thomson in her "Seeds for the Future",to Jeffrey M. Smith in his "Seeds of Deception".If I was into burning books Jennifer's would be the one to go up in flames.What a bunch of hogwash.That these so called Scientist think it is a lark to let us all be fed this GMO swill as their little test cases makes me very angry.That the FDA let them do it makes me very angry.Breathe.Find inner calm.Okay.Thank you to authors like F. William Engdahl, who think we are smart enough to take the truth and hopefully strong enough to do something with it when it is brought to our attention.Shame on anyone who sits on this information.

A Must Read
This book lays out the facts, backed up by the relevant documents, behind the current effort to control the food supply of the planet by the agribusiness giants, working hand in hand with the governments of North America and others. That the plan to control the populations and genetics of the human population was financed by the same foundations that financed Hitler's eugenics program is just one small detail. But it is a decisive one in establishing the roots and goals of this effort at world domination using control over food and genes, instead of atomic bombs, which, says one source, are much more expensive.

If everyone read this book, we would all be on the streets, heading for the seats of power to overthrow them, if we still had any courage that is.However, the same powers that have launched this "genetic armageddon" have also arranged to make our lives so soft and easy that we have all lost our courage, self confidence, and the ability to organize and act.

It will be interesting to see what happens next.

What you should know about the world food supply.
I believe that everyone who eats should read this book to learn about what is going on with the world's food supply. I thought the writing style was a little less than perfect but the content was worth it. The author has done a good job of documenting his sources and it falls in line with a lot of other information I have read about what is going on politically with our food. Incredible as it seems - under the guise of helping people - the large multinational corporations are really narrowing our food choices down to the products they sell (these crops also happen to need their petrochemicals). Pretty remarkable and disturbing...find out what is being done to the seeds themselves and consider the motives behind it. The big 'M' has purchased over 50 seed companies around the world in the last decade. We are not just talking corn and soybeans. We all need to rethink our priorities in terms of what we eat and where it comes from. If you want the motivation to do that - give this book a read.

Shake your chains to earth like dew
Which in sleep had fallen on you -
Ye are many - they are few.'
~Percy Bysshe Shelley

seeds of destruction.
A very sobering and revealing book that reveals to me how little we know of what the mega companys and governments are getting up to.
Money buys nearly everything and the quest for it knows no boundaries. ... Read more

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School books...
I obtained this book for school. Even though it was just a suggested text, my teacher said everyone who got it would do better than just using the notes we got in class. Overall the book was in great condition, it got here on time but the only thing that miffed me was the fact that there was NO INVOICE!

Quick & Easy Purchase
The book I purchased was exactly as advertised on Amazon.com.It was nicely secured in packaging and arrived promptly.I am very satisfied with using Amazon.com for my online shopping experiences. ... Read more

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Since the early 1990s, genetic programming (GP)-a discipline whose goal is to enable the automatic generation of computer programs-has emerged as one of the most promising paradigms for fast, productive software development. GP combines biological metaphors gleaned from Darwin's theory of evolution with computer-science approaches drawn from the field of machine learning to create programs that are capable of adapting or recreating themselves for open-ended tasks.

This unique introduction to GP provides a detailed overview of the subject and its antecedents, with extensive references to the published and online literature.In addition to explaining the fundamental theory and important algorithms, the text includes practical discussions covering a wealth of potential applications and real-world implementation techniques.Software professionals needing to understand and apply GP concepts will find this book an invaluable practical and theoretical guide.Amazon.com Review
Imagine a world in which computers program other computersbased on strategies borrowed from biology and natural selection.Genetic Programming: An Introduction explores fascinatingpossibilities like these in a thriving area of computer-scienceresearch. This research-quality book is for anyone who wants to seewhat genetic programming is and what it can offer the future ofcomputing.

This text begins by situating genetic programming interms of the history of computing and machine learning. Early sectionsshow the links between Darwinism, molecular biology, and geneticprogramming. (Genetic programming uses the strategy of naturalselection by solving a problem in successive iterations, whichproduces the "fittest" solution, much like new speciesevolve in the natural world.)

The authors present a lot ofmolecular-biology background since it is central to thegenetic-programming project. (There are interesting parallelshere. Just as our DNA contains inert information, programs developedusing genetic algorithms usually contain many "extra"instructions, too--which often leads to bloated, though effective,code in the final product.) Even though this is extremely technicalmaterial, the authors do manage to engage the reader in theimaginative leap from Darwin and DNA to computers and the world ofgenetic programming.

Later chapters define what genetic programmingis and what strategies it uses to let computers programthemselves. The authors also examine the state of the art of geneticprogramming and define what problems need to be solved before it canbe widely adopted. The amount of research in this section will mostlybenefit specialists in the genetic-programming field.

A laterchapter on applications that use genetic programming offers dozens ofpapers, with applications of this approach from a wide variety offields, including biology, industry, and computers (and someimpressive technologies such as robotics and data mining). Though theauthors exaggerate somewhat on how "real world" theseapplications are, it's clear that genetic programming will continue toimprove and find its way into more areas of computing--with even moreproductive results. Though coding by humans is safe for theforeseeable future, genetic programming offers an appealingalternative to some kinds of problems. --Richard V. Dragan ... Read more

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Almost a popularization.
I have no idea how this is marketed as a college level text on the subject.It is just a 'high level' text suitable for non programmers interested in learning some of the terminology regarding Genetic Programming, with little or no practical information.This book was published in 1998, there are many free texts with far more practical information.I bought A Field Guide to Genetic Programming, which is also available as a free pdf, with this book, and the Field Guide is a far far better book on all counts.

Fantastic introduction
It's rare to find an advanced computer science textbook that's both so engaging and so informative.I've only read the first seven chapters so far, but when I sat down to write my first genetic algorithm (for real research use), the book had already prepared me well.

It's hard to imagine a better introductory textbook for this topic.

Good as an overall, not for the details
This book is good for getting a general view of genetic programming. Nevertheless, I think it neglects many details. For example, it is very hard to from the book how a simple selection strategy (tournament selection) works in practice.

I do not think this book is useful for someone intending to code a genetic programming algorithm.

terrific textbook
I skimmed the Koza books (GP: I & II) and this one at the store. Using the layout, chapter names, and the introductory chapters as my guide, I decided to buy this book to introduce me to the current state of the art in GP. The strengths of this book are its textbook format and the informal exercises that are presented for the reader at the end of every chapter. There is also a great deal of compilation from other relevant gp works presented in a localized, intra-chapter basis. The book is thus highly digestable to a newcomer, and is a far less time-consuming way to learn about GP than through the "expert" papers on the web. Having now almost finished the book, I feel that I am ready and able to author and apply GP techniques in a wide variety of applications and languages, having spent less than 20 hours in study time. A terrific achievement by Banzhaf and company, highly recommended.

Excellent, comprehensive and easy to read.
We all know that kind of books where the author likes to show how much he knows making things intentionally complex....well...this is the opposite side of the spectrum.
The book is very complete and detailed yet easy to read, even after a day of work.
The first part of the book contains introductory information on background areas like probability, biology and computer science as a general discipline.
Getting into the topic, it clarifies some of the differences between evolutionary systems and genetic algorithms and shows how all this contributes to the theory of genetic programming and the evolution of computer programs.
It explains how things are done with different types of individuals (tree, linear, graph, etc) and gives valuable insight about the implementation process.
Although you may need other sources for formal treatment of some topics, this book is a very good acquisition. ... Read more

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This is one of the only books to provide a complete and coherent review of the theory of genetic programming (GP). In doing so, it provides a coherent consolidation of recent work on the theoretical foundations of GP. A concise introduction to GP and genetic algorithms (GA) is followed by a discussion of fitness landscapes and other theoretical approaches to natural and artificial evolution. Having surveyed early approaches to GP theory it presents new exact schema analysis, showing that it applies to GP as well as to the simpler GAs. New results on the potentially infinite number of possible programs are followed by two chapters applying these new techniques. ... Read more

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specialised maths treatment of GP
This book can be usefully read along with a companion text by the same publisher - "Introduction to Evolutionary Computing". Langdon and Poli provide a focused look, on the specifics of genetic programming. The maths treatment here is significantly more involved than the other book.

Foundations starts with what I suppose in this field is an obligatory section on the concept of a fitness landscape. A very useful metaphor of what you'll be attempting to do, as a researcher. However, the authors carefully point out the limitations of this idea. Notably that some spaces might have no natural metric.

The book then rapidly goes into the ideas of GP schemas and hyperschemas. Accompanied by a nice theoretical analysis of key performance goals like the rate of convergence in the GP search space. A solid offering to the GP researcher.

A survey of what was new in 2002
This book was published in 2002 to provide a survey of the direction research had taken in the field of Genetic Programming. There is an explanation of what genetic programming is and how it is different from genetic algorithms in chapter 1(GP is a "generalization" of GA). Chapter 2 discusses the problems with the fitness landscape. Chapter 3 - 6 discusses various schema theory approaches and proofs. Chapter 6 has a great explanation of effective fitness.

There are numerous theorems and proofs in the book. There are informative examples of the max problem and the artificial ant (Santa Fe Trail) problems. Chapter 11 is about how GP convergences are a tricky matter and how subtrees can hide interesting incidences of convergence.

This is not an introductory text, it is intended for graduate level or higher readers. There is much theoretical work here and a limited background in this area will result in limited understanding of the material.

The modern revolution
Currently working as an undergraduate student in Ann Arbor, Michigan as a Computer Science major I'm an intrigued by Genetic Programming alongside all motives of this in-depth field. I found this book to be a modest account of what is new and theoretical within this field. Expressing advanced features with a short introduction; this book is profoundly for somebody with somewhat of a background. A recommended start in the computer evolutionary field is:
An Introduction to Genetic Algorithms [1996], by Melanie Mitchell.

Exciting New Developments in EC Theory
Langdon and Poli are both internationally recognized experts in Evolutionary Computation (EC) and, in particular, Genetic Programming. They have both contributed extensively to the theoretical "foundations" of GP and hence may speak with no small degree of authority about GP theory. As a physicist working in EC I like the balance that the authors have struck between mathematical rigor and understandable intuition. The book is not as rigorous as Vose's well known GA book. However, it is much easier to read. Neither does it take the "engineering" rule of thumb approach, as does Goldberg's book for instance. It covers very well recent important developments in the theory of GP and in that sense makes very good reading for anyone with a serious interest in EC theory. It is not for the novice, even though technically it is not a difficult book. It is really a research monograph and not a textbook. In that sense the title is a little bit misplaced. With the exciting direction the authors are pointing in I believe that in five years time another book of the same title should truly be able to lay out what are the foundations of GP theory and also show the theoretical unity that exists between the different branches of EC.

Good introduction to GP theory
Langdon and Poli do a fantastic job of summarizing the major theoretical results of genetic programming. The first chapter gives a quick and clear introduction to genetic programming. They continue with a comprehensive summary of previous research in schema theory, and then they present their exciting theoretical results. Their description of an exact schema theorem (microscopic and macroscopic) for GP is a bit dense, but they provide a good discussion of how to interpret these results. As a whole, this book is generally easy to follow, even with little prior exposure to genetic programming. Of course, this book is not intended to be a general introduction to genetic programming (one of John Koza's books would be more appropriate), but instead it is intended to present some of the theoretical foundations of the field. ... Read more

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The first edition of Mark Ptashne's 1986 book describing the principles of gene regulation in phage lambda became a classic in both content and form, setting a standard of clarity and precise prose that has rarely been bettered. This edition is a reprint of the original text, together with a new chapter updating the story to 2004. Among the striking new developments are recent findings on long–range interactions between proteins bound to widely separated sites on the phage genome, and a detailed description of how gene activation works. ... Read more

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A classic book on bacterial gene regulation
"A Genetic Switch" by Mark Ptashne is a modern classic of science writing.This book details the mechanism and presents the supporting data for the paradigm of bacterial gene regulation, the bacteriophage lambda repressor.What sets this book apart is not just the subject matter, but the clarity of Ptashne's writing and the superb illustrations that accompany his text. The combination of the two make the book useful for graduate students but also accessible for the general reader with an interest in science.Whenever new people join my laboratory, I have them read this book.Highly recommended.

a classic of scientific exposition
I found out about this unassuming little book in Sean Carroll's
"Endless forms most beautiful" and was delighted. When I first started reading it, a stranger who saw me with it smiled and I soon found out why. It can be read by anyone with a modest scientific education (little more than high school) but it takes you up to the frontiers of research on gene regulation. Readers who remember the way "Scientific American" used to cover molecular biology in 1960's through the '80's (or have read reprints from that era) will appreciate the highly visual style and the clear prose. The genetic switch
in question determines whether the genes of a virus that infects a bacterial cell will quietly integrate themselves into the bacterial genome and be copied along with the bacteria's genes each time the cell divides or use the cell's machinery to make many copies of itself, quickly destroying the cell in the process. If you are like me you'll be fascinated to learn how this switch works and about the experiments that revealed its secrets. ... Read more

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Dr. Richard Olree believes that the key to the biological role of all trace minerals has been available to science for decades, but nobody realized it. Will his Standard Genetic Code Chart prove to be the Rosetta Stone of trace nutrients? Through sequencing the amino acids in the process of constructing proteins, Olree has traced all the elements to their participatory function in the life process. In this cutting-edge book, the connection is made between the physical, chemical and biological aspects of minerals and subatomic particles in the life process, and assignment is made of the specific mineral that governs each entry in the genetic code. This knowledge, based on peer-reviewed medical literature as well as research by forgotten innovators, suggests an end to the tyranny of pharmaceuticals. Each of the 64 sequences (or "codons") in the Standard Genetic Chart is discussed with an overlay of the mineral involved — its absence leading to degenerative disease; its presence ensuring that health is maintained. Dr Olree's genetic mineral chart overlaps the 64 codons that are now a part of "settled" science. This innovative book reveals a unique roadmap overlaying the body's deepest genetic need for specific minerals, classical chiropractic conditions, acupuncture meridians, and deficiency and disease indicators. ... Read more

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You can't help thinking this is important info, but....
I bought this book and find myself referring to it on a regular basis, but to be honest, I feel like I'm still trying to make sense of it. It really does feel like it's written in another language. I find myself re-reading sentences over and over again wishing that the author would just state the facts clearly and simply, instead of rambling on and running topics together.

Sad, but I still can't figure out if what Olree has proposed is that a mineral must be present in large enough quantity before it's associated amino acid can be constructed. So does that mean that we can discard the theory of there being "essential" amino acids that the body can't manufacture (that have to be sourced from food)?

I haven't quite figured out how the I Ching fits in, but I'm not bothered by the association.In fact, I've seen other sources that map amino acids to the Tree of Life in Kabbalah, and find that fascinating.

Great start, then disappointment.
This book started off with great promise. There is some shocking info about fluoride and other subjects, and a lot of the opening material is very interesting. However, once getting into the meat of the book, I found it completely unintelligible. Perhaps it's true that he's talking about the secrets of minerals and genes, but the author was certainly unable to reveal the secrets to me. I simply could not decipher what he is saying, and couldn't learn anything practical. A dissapointment after the great beginning.

Minerals for the Genetic Code
This is another book my son requested as a gift. He is an organic farmer; I know nothing about it, but he had a borrowed copy, was very happy to have his own as a valuable reference book,and I was happy to find it. Not in any bookstores that I could find!
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A must read for alternative health practitioners!
Walters is not the best writer I've ever encountered. The first half of the book is a rambling and frustratingly vertiginous conglomeration of history and anecdotes. However, don't let that scare you off! Dr. Orlee is brilliant and the information about the connection between DNA, the spine, minerals and amino acids is invaluable. Putting Orlee's chart into action has taken many of our clients to a whole new level of health!
If you are a holistic health practitioner or just a knowledgable health buff, this book is a MUST read.

Fascinating
I just love this book.I've gotten so much from just the tidbits in this one, and using the Genetic Code itself as a reference.I refer to it again and again, and so enjoy the author's way of sharing his info.I realize this subject of minerals is a key to many health issues, even the ones of "unknown origen". ... Read more

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A remarkable achievement by a single author...concise but informative...No geneticist or physician interested in genetic diseases should be without a copy of this remarkable edition." --American Journal of Medical GeneticsMore than ever, a solid understanding of genetics is a fundamental element of all medical and scientific educational programs, across virtually all disciplines. And the applications--and implications--of genetic research are at the heart of current medical scientific debates. Completely updated and revised, The Color Atlas of Genetics is an invaluable guide for students of medicine and biology, clinicians, and anyone else interested in this rapidly evolving field. The latest edition of this highly praised atlas retains several popular features, such as the accessible layout and logical structure, in addition to many novel features and 20 completely new color plates on new topics, including: -Cell-to-cell communication, including important signaling and metabolic pathways -Taxonomy of living organisms ("tree of life") -Epigenetic modifications in chromatin -Apoptosis -RNA interference (RNAi) -Comparative genomic hybridization-Origins of cancer -Principles of gene and stem cell therapy, etc.With more than 200 absorbing full-color plates concisely explained on facing pages, the atlas offers readers an easy-to-use, yet remarkably detailed guide to key molecular, theoretical, and medical aspects of genetics and genomics. Brief descriptions of numerous genetic diseases are included, with references for more detailed information.Readers will find that this incomparable book presents a comprehensive picture of the field from its fascinating history to its most advanced applications.Contents Overview: -Introduction -Chronology: important dates in genetics -Part I. Fundamentals: Molecular Basis of Genetics, Prokaryotic Cells and Viruses, Eukaryotic Cells, Mitochondrial Genetics, Formal Genetics, Chromosomes, Regulation and Expression of Genes -Part II. Genomics -Part III. Genetics and Medicine: Cell-to-Cell Interactions, Lysosomes and LDL Receptor, Genes in Embryonic Development, Immune System, Oxygen and Electron Transport, Homeostasis, Maintaining Cell and Tissue Shape, Mammalian Sex Determination and Differentiation, Atypical Inheritance Pattern, Karyotype--Phenotype Correlation, A Brief Guide to Genetic Diagnosis -Guide to Genetic Diagnosis and Map of Important Human Genetic Diseases -Appendix: Supplementary Data in Tables -Glossary ... Read more

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Book purchase review
Book was exactly as described.....very good condition!I did well to purchase from Amazon.com!

not as useful as I thought it would be
this is a good reference, but is a bit terse and is not the answer to my genetic woes.

Great little reference!
I found this book to be extremely helpful in my Molecular Diagnostics course and other courses as well that dealt with genetic concepts.Includes a really interesting time line and the history of genetics and genetic procedures.Does not go into a lot of detail, but simply gives definitions, procedures and concepts in a easy to follow way.If your regular genetics text is too much, try this book to supplement the text. Jammed full of information in a straight forward manner that is easy to understand, full of diagrams, and photos.I love this little book! I would never have gotten through my course without it!Also suitable for someone, not a student, just someone wanting to understand a bit more about genetics.

Helpful resource
This book is a very good desk reference of genetic terminology.There are useful illustrations and references after each section, and wonderful "quick reference" tables in the back of the book.

great genetics review book
The book is a concise, up to date review of medical genetics. Those of us that love to see a picture along with an explanation will enjoy this book. Certainly, you won't get everything from it ... I personally used it for review. There are several more extensive books out there for your reading and learning pleasure, like Thompson & Thompson. Nonetheless, for a quick overview, or a brush up of info, this book is just great. ... Read more

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Statistical genetics has become a core course in many graduate programs in public health and medicine. This book presents fundamental concepts and principles in this emerging field at a level that is accessible to students and researchers with a first course in biostatistics. Extensive examples are provided using publicly available data and the open source, statistical computing environment, R.

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A Well-Written and Very Useful Book
This book is the first I know that is exclusively devoted to population association studies, and as such is very well-written. Dr Foulkes takes care to describe key association concepts very carefully and in details. Plus the approach is very pragmatic and application-oriented. This is very useful since the author shows how to inplement key ideas through R-code.

The field of assopciation studies started some time ago and is still expanding, and there is a real lack of good textbooks in the field. This book fills a very important gap. It covers all the latest developments in the field and looks beyond with important multivariate topics such as CART and principal components. I recommend it very highly!

A solid text with interest beyond statistical genetics
Applied Statistical Genetics with R For Population-based Association Studies is by Andrea S. Foulkes
of the University of Massachusetts and is meant for an audience with some understanding of both genetics and statistics, though the level of understanding in both areas need not be extensive. The statistical knowledge required would be covered in one or two undergraduate courses and an introductory genetics course would be helpful.Lacking this background, the first three chapters provide a well written review of the required knowledge and also provide extensive references for further reading.Indeed, the entire book provides plenty of references for further study of all of the topics covered.

For genetic studies, this book covers several basic topics, including linkage disequilibrium, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, and haplotypic phase as well as methods for identifying associations between single genetic polymorphisms and a trait.Subjects that are not covered include family studies, population genetics or gene expression analysis.

One of the great strengths of this book is the presentation of topics that while relevant to genetics studies are also relevant to the general statistical reader.There are very good chapters and sections on missing data, multiple comparisons, cross-validation, the EM algorithm, classification and regression trees [CART] and random forests as well as several Bayesian techniques.While some statistical notation and formulas are used throughout, each topic is presented in clear fashion that is understandable to the less mathematically inclined.Algorithms are laid out in a step-by-step fashion that makes topics such as the EM algorithm and Gibbs sampling understandable.Indeed, this is one of the few statistical texts, beyond the most basic introductory texts, that can be read cover-to-cover.If not for the extensive use of examples with a genetics focus, I would recommend this as a general text on advanced statistics.

This book makes extensive use of the freely available R programming language and publicly available data sets, with many worked-out examples throughout the text.A web site provides download-able data sets and code.While there is an appendix that introduces the R language, some working familiarity with R beyond this text will be necessary for most readers.

In all, I found this to be a very readable introduction to the use of statistics in genetics.It would make a very good text for an introductory course on statistical genetics.I also recommend this book to the general statistics reader because of its very readable presentation of some complex statistical topics. ... Read more

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bad
The book itself was in a fair condition, lot of writing in the book and the cover was terrible, covered with duct tape!!!!!!!

GREAT
The description of the book said it was in "good" condition, but when I received it (only 2 days later), it didn't look like it had even been opened.Would definitely order from these guys again.Thanks

Modern Genetics Book
The processing of the order was very fast and the product was in excellent condition. Thank you!

1st_time_genetic_student
This book is extremely difficult for people who are first being introduced to genetics to understand. Since it is being used in beginning genetics courses, this is disturbing. Perhaps if you already have an understanding of the basic concepts of genetics this would be a more useful book.
New terms are not always adequately defined. Often is seems as if the authors prefer to use confusing English games to explain concepts rather than explain information in a straightforward manner. An example would be page 7 when they are trying to explain the difference between "discontinuous" and "continuous" phenotypic variations. Rather that introduce one concept and explain it and then introduce the second concept, they introduce both concepts and then name both of them in a manner such that it is not clear which concept is which without rereading the paragraph several times.
Also, one wonders how current the information provided in this book is. The introduction to chapter 9 refers to an ongoing betting pool concerning the total number of protein-coding genes in the human genome. It tells that the prize for guessing correctly will be awarded in 2003 and talks about the contest in the present and future tense as if it is ongoing and the winner has yet to be announced. It even refers readers to a website to see the contest rules. This is 2007!!! The contest is OVER! The website it refers to is no longer a valid URL! If this little piece of information is so out of date, what else in the book is out of date (and possibly incorrect).
I wish I could say the website associated with the book is useful. Sadly, it does nothing to redeem the book. The animations are somewhat useful. It offers some additional problems, but not near enough. The tutorials it offers for using the NCBI database are often out of date.
The only redeeming factors this book has is that the introductions often talk about interesting problems in genetics. These are followed up with more information about the problem at the end of the chapter. Also, the problem sets with each chapter are good. However, there is not always enough information in the reading to be able to figure out the problem. Fortunately, there is a solutions manual available for this book that is very useful.
Since this book is most likely a required textbook, most people who are buying it do not have a choice. However, it would be nice to see schools pick a book that better explained genetic concepts than this one does. Genetics is a fascinating subject, but the difficulty of reading this book does nothing to encourage the student to pursue further studies in genetics.

Another winner for Anthony Griffiths.
Anthony Griffiths is the principle author of both 'An Introduction to Genetic Analysis' and 'Modern Genetic Analysis.'The former book is in its sixth edition, while the later is in it's second.I highly recommend both textbooks as the best teaching texts I have ever come across.Personally however, I prefer using 'Modern Genetic Analysis' because it is easier to understand, and less frustrating and confusing for students.The 'Introduction to Genetic Analysis'textbook is larger, more annotated, and has more difficult problems.The 'Modern Genetic Analysis' textbook provides a better basic framework on which to build an understanding of genetics, without going into too many unnecessary details that (in my opinion) only confuse students new to the subject.

The second edition of 'Modern Genetic Analysis' is very similar to the first edition, and only about ten percent of the material (at most) has been changed.Most of the problem sets are the same, but have been renumbered.This is actually a teaching advantage because it gives students the option of buying used copies of the first edition rather than new copies of the second.

One major improvement in the second edition, however, is the addition of internet-based genetics tutorials.Students are directed to the various public genome databases on the internet, used by real researchers, and are given practice assignments to do.They are shown how to conduct gene and protein homology searches, how to find open reading frames, and how to access other forms of information from the various public domain databases on the internet.Since internet databases have now become one of the most important tools available to geneticists these tutorials are a welcome addition to this textbook.I highly recommend it.

Greg Doheny (Vancouver, Canada) ... Read more

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Now, in a seventh edition, this best-selling book provides invaluable, up-to-date guidance, distilling the profusion of new information of those at risk from inherited disorders.
With a clear layout and an accessible style, Dr. Harper brings an unparalleled reputation for providing helpful advice and guidance.This is essential reading for genetic counselors and anyone in the field of genetics. ... Read more

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A "bedside" manual for genetic counselors.
An updated, easy to use handbook which deals with the most common genetic disorders, their risk to be transmitted and their mode of inheritance. The book is easy to use and the tabels are simple and clear. However someadditional information regarding cancer genetics could be helpful. ... Read more

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Conservation and the Genetics of Populations gives a comprehensive overview of the essential background, concepts, and tools needed to understand how genetic information can be used to develop conservation plans for species threatened with extinction.

• Provides a thorough understanding of the genetic basis of biological problems in conservation.
  
• Uses a balance of data and theory, and basic and applied research, with examples taken from both the animal and plant kingdoms.
  
• An associated website contains example data sets and software programs to illustrate population genetic processes and methods of data analysis.
  
• Discussion questions and problems are included at the end of each chapter to aid understanding.
  
• Features Guest Boxes written by leading people in the field including James F. Crow, Nancy FitzSimmons, Robert C. Lacy, Michael W. Nachman, Michael E. Soule, Andrea Taylor, Loren H. Rieseberg, R.C. Vrijenhoek, Lisette Waits, Robin S. Waples and Andrew Young.

An Instructor manual CD-ROM for this title is available. Please contact our Higher Education team at HigherEducation@wiley.com for more information. ... Read more

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Awesome book for class and actual application
I purchased this book for a class but since then I have used it as a general reference book while preparing my thesis proposal and as a guide for conducting conservation related research. This is a useful book to own.

Great buy
This book gives a detailed and advanced approach to population genetics in a conservation context, with the essencial mathematical formulation and explanations. The examples are clear, and well chosen. For me it was a great buy.

Conservation and the Genetics of Populations
This is a good book for class preparation!! ... Read more

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Highly Commended in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology category of the 2010 BMA Medical Book Competition

Brand new edition of the world’s leading text on prenatal diagnosis

This 6^th Edition of Genetic Disorders and the Fetus maintains it’s pre-eminence as the major repository of facts about prenatal diagnosis. It provides a critical analysis and synthesis of established and new knowledge based on the long experience of authorities in their respective fields.  A broad international perspective is presented through authoritative contributions from authors in 11 countries. All chapters and guidelines have been updated to reflect contemporary practice. New chapters have been introduced on:

• The use of chromosomal microarrays in prenatal diagnosis
• The social, legal and public policy issues with special reference to international approaches
• The important peroxisomal and related fatty acid oxidation disorders

Extensive tables and clear illustrations assist in differential diagnosis, gene identification and diagnostic modes. The recognition of many new and unresolved challenges should provide inspiration for novel research initiatives. The guidance provided and the insights and perspectives of these authors make this volume a valuable and indispensable resource for all whose focus is securing fetal health through prenatal diagnosis.

Genetic Disorders and the Fetus: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment is an essential resource for all engaged in prenatal genetic diagnosis, especially obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, medical geneticists, genetic counsellors, and pediatricians, but also many other specialties.

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A clarion call to sustain a healthy food legacy
I'm struck by how seeds and the preservation of seeds have defined value in cultures through the ages.Bioneers and seeds of change brought this concept back to modern consciousness over a decade ago.What Cummings has done is masterfully and passionately focused awareness on just how fragile our legacy is.Her writing is deeply informative and evocative.The words from the end of the Epilogue continue to captivate me."Seeds are messengers from the past.They are an embodiment of hope for the future...We can be guided by the way of the seed and by knowing that what we do to seeds, we do to ourselves.One thing is certain: the future of seeds is in our hands."
Bravo, Ms. Cummings!

From a Farmers point of view
I used to work for Monsanto and thought they were wonderful to work for. i got caught up in their science. as i have got older and switched from conventional to organic farming i have been keenly made aware of just what is going on. Seeing my soil come back to life, diversity in wildlife, beneficial insects and microlife is short of a religous experience. to think i was an addict and they were my dealer!!! what corporations are doing with seeds, chemicals and our freedom to farm is true. Anyone denying this, is either bribed, employed by them, or they own lots of stock and could care less what the agenda is. as our culture transformed from a rural to mostly urban one it's easy to see how most people have tuned out what is going on with their food. what a shame. Claire wrote this book with passion, i read it with passion. God, i wish i could meet her. Claire, thank you for this book, great job.

Our Food Supply Is At Risk - Uncertain Peril Is The Warning
As our western civilization "evolves" our connection with our food supply has diminished to the point where the basic understanding of farming and the processes involved has diminished.One thing we all know despite this is that food comes from seeds.But what if seeds were no longer available or if they were only viable with the purchase of support chemicals?What would happen if the world's food supply were contaminated with a corporate gene that eliminated our ability and right to save seeds? Bob Dylan wrote in one of his apocalyptic songs from the seventies "One day even your home garden will be against the law". This is what is happening in the name of "Feeding the World", the mantra of the corporations bringing us "better living" with genetic engineering.But so far there has not been a genetically engineered crop that has benefited anyone but corporations like Monsanto and Syngenta.Claire has weaved together a compelling call to action and a succinct report of thedirection agriculture is heading.I recommend that you arm yourself with this book and prepare to defend.

greenhorns to the issue?- This is your textbook
Young Farmers, urban food activists, locavores and Kingsolverites--those of us who are newly concious about the food we put in our mouths, and the landscape behind that food--> If we've arrived on the scene in recent years, then we never really knew agriculture pre-biotech.

We have learned too late of the gross contamination of our food supply, the 70% of processed foods on our super market shelves that have GMO ingredients, the vast plantations of GMO soybean in Brazil, the open air testing of experimental pharma-drugs and GMOs in Hawaii, the ever more hyperbolus corn fields in our own midwest. These tragedies of monoculture are the result of a deliberate process carried out before our time, and before our involvement in the food system.

While a lot of these biotech developments occurred before my generation got involved in sustainable agriculture, the approval for these technologies and the intellecutal property rights precedents occured at the highest levels. There is a wonderful French film that just came out about Monsanto ( The World According to Monsanto) with a clip of George Bush senior touring the Monsanto research facility and saying "Well if you have any trouble with the FDA let me know, we're in the DEREG business."


With current talk about the 'spike' in food prices funding development for yet another round of "Roundup Ready" crops, with unprecedented hunger pangs, and the recent focus of the Gates Foundation on Biotech for Africa-- what better time to learn what we can from the corrupt history of the Agro-bioscience industry. False promises, superweeds, hegemony and monoculture, lets stop the proliferation of GMO agriculture as soon as we can.

Required Reading for Educators concerned with the Science, Food & Health
Uncertain Peril provides a vivid description of the crisis at hand for our food system and the seed source that provides the foundation for all of the ecosystems we depend upon. Claire Cummings describes the crisis in a way that allows for understanding and action, the two ingredients that offer the only solution at hand. The book covers the current socio-political landscape surrounding genetic materials in a fair and factual manner. The book should be on the reading list of all citizens and particularly educators, high school through college, concerned with the interface of science, food, farming and health. ... Read more

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Genetic Health Services Victoria and Murdoch Children's Institute, Melbourne, Australia. Discusses genetic counseling and how to help concerned parents make informed decisions. Covers the basics of genetics, parents with chromosomal abnormality, and prenatal diagnosis. Previous edition: c1996. ... Read more

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Chromosomal Abnormalities and Genetic Counseling
A good book, I reviewed it in the context of a pathology resident.I used it in conjunction with the Cytogenetics chapter in Henry's.

Some parts were fairly difficult to grasp, such as the numerous literature references with in vitro fertilization studies.The book is pretty well written, even if you only have a basic understanding of cytogenetics as I did.I thought the chromosomal breakage syndrome chapter was good, with good photos.Overall, worth the money and the book is fairly high quality, durable pages that facilitates note taking in the margins.

Outstanding
One of the most important books you will need for education in genetic counselling and interpretation of cytogenetic results. Its a pleasure to read and additionally, delivers insight into psychological problems rising from integration of cytogenetically "abnormal" individuals in the human society. ... Read more

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Misleading Offer
Amazon offers this study guide along with the text book as a package deal.However, the text book is the 3rd edition and the study guide is the 2nd edition, rendering it pretty much useless to my daughter.Please review this closer than my daughter did!I beleive that this is an Amazon issue more so than the fault of the publisher.

Be Cautious of Edition
I purchased this study guide to go with the Thrid Edition of the textbook, as shown with the text book.when i recieved it, i realized that it is the second edtion and is not compatable with the third edition.just be careful of what edition you need it for.

I wonder why this was even published
This has got to be the worst solution manual I've encountered. My edition is copyrighted in 2004, and it still seems like it is a very rough draft. Although some of the solutions come out to be quite clear, for every one of those there is at least one that either solves the problem with unnecessary complexity oris downright wrong. This causes a lot of confusion and self-doubt for the student. Errors of this type and frequency are tolerable if they come from one's mentor, but when the solution manual comes from a publisher with such reknown as McGraw-Hill, I would expect it to be thoroughly edited and proofread. I would definitely not recommend this item unless they have a revised edition published. In the meantime, one would be much better off asking his or her professor or TA for the solutions, and discussing with them as necessary.

Wanna get an A in Genetics?
Although this solution guide has a few mistakes, it helped me tremendously in Genetics.I got an A only because I had the answer and explanation to EVERY question in the textbook.It gave me a clear understanding of the basic concepts and it had plenty of diagrams.Barely anyone in my class had the solutions manual, so I felt like I had an advantage over everybody...and I found out I was right when I got my report card! :-) ... Read more

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THE EXPRESS ROUTE TO USMLE EXCELLENCE IN GENETICS

High-Yield * Illustrated * USMLE Shortcuts

You'll never find an easier, more efficient, and more focused way to ace genetics and genetics-related questions on the USMLE and course examinations than the USMLE Road Map. Designed to provide maximum learning in minimum time, this fully updated USMLE Road Map offers a concise, creative, and well-illustrated approach to mastering genetics.

The right way--the right questions--the right results

• USMLE Shortcuts for effective USMLE preparation
• Outline Format guides you through the most important areas in genetics
• High-Yield Facts promote comprehension and recall
• Two-Color Format and Illustrations make essential concepts easy to understand and remember
• Learning Tips and Tricks garnered from years of interaction with students just like you
• Clear Explanations from instructors with the experience to know the questions you would ask

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Could a child have two genetic mothers? Will parents someday soon be able to choose not only the physical characteristics of their children-to-be, but their personalities and talents as well? Will genetic enhancement ultimately lead to a split in the human species?

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Weak
It says in the bio the writer teaches at Princeton, but based on the writing, listless and without a compelling narrative, I can only hope the gentleman works as a subsitute teacher, rather than someone fully tenured.For a far more gripping story, both in information and narrative style, read MERCHANTS of IMMORTALITY.Science writing at it's very best!

Perfect transaction!
I received the book only a few days after I ordered it and it was in great condition. Thanks.

It was an awesome book
I find it very interesting reading. Lee Silver brought the complexities of the reprogentic labs to the grasp of the layman. It projects into the future of reproduction and it looks like the American society one day will finally come to accept cloning as an option, though expensive.

Human Genetic Engineering
I found this book exceptionally delightful. The author's views are extremely solid and he does not, through out the course of the book, waver in his judgment. I especially enjoyed his conclusion. All in all, this book is very well thought out.

A must-read for everyone!
This book is an excellent read for anyone with an interest in reproductive technologies.I submit that it is important for everyone as the issues in the book are rapidly becoming less science-fiction and more reality.Cloning and genetic selection are especially important.Both positive and negative scenarios resulting from the use of these and other technologies are presented.They may seem far-fetched at times but nonetheless possible.
I had the privilege of taking Prof. Silver's class at Princeton and listen to him lecture on this book and others on the subject, and I am so glad that I did.
Right now most people are terrified of the unknown future of cloning, genetic engineering, and other technologies.Please, read this book before making up your mind!
The best part about this book is that it does not get too bogged down in technical details.A non-scientist can read it and understand, but someone who knows more about the scientific aspects can still learn from it.There's something for everyone! ... Read more

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Genetics and Analysis of Quantitative Traits brings together the diverse array of theoretical and empirical applications of quantitative genetics under one cover, in a way that is both comprehensive and accessible to anyone with a rudimentary understanding of statistics and genetics. What was originally envisioned as a single text has now become two, with the focus of this first book being on the basic biology and methods of analysis of quantitative characters. (The second book, Evolution and Selection of Quantitative Traits, will address the basic principles that govern the evolutionary dynamics of quantitative characters under the forces of mutation, random genetic drift, and natural and/or artificial selection, integrating the theory of evolution of such characters with existing empirical data from natural and domesticated plant and animal populations.) Written as a general text in quantitative genetics, the book will also be useful as a basic reference for the seasoned professional. Throughout, central theoretical concepts are developed from first principles. To aid the less statistically sophisticated reader, several chapters and appendices focus on the basic statistical tools needed to digest the book. Wherever possible, theoretical and analytical concepts are illustrated with empirical examples from diverse settings.Three major features of Genetics and Analysis of Quantitative Traits distinguish it from earlier work. First, it reflects the explosive influx over the past few years of quantitative-genetic thinking into evolutionary biology. Second, in animal breeding, enormous strides have been made in the development of new techniques for estimating breeding values (for the purposes of identifying elite individuals in selection programs) and for estimating variance components from samples of complex pedigrees. In this text's last two chapters, the authors outline the basic principles of complex pedigree analysis, without getting bogged down in technical details. Third, Genetics and Analysis of Quantitative Traits provides a broad overview of the newly emerging array of techniques for quantitative-trait loci (QTL) analysis, currently one of the most active fields of quantitative-genetic research.Genetics and Analysis of Quantitative Traits contains numerous fully-worked examples and illustrations of theoretical concepts, as well as over 2,000 references with indices by subject, author, and organism. In addition, the authors maintain a World Wide Web site featuring up-to-date lists of computer programs and on-line resources, and added information on various topics presented in the text. ... Read more

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Infomative book
This book is an excellent resource in the field of genetics, a classic in the area of quantitative trait analysis. Beware, however, that it is a bit dated. The field has moved a lot in the last 10 years.

Review of Genetics and Analysis of Quantitative Traits
More plant breeders should read and understand this book.It is a great basis on which to build the future of plant breeding.

Lacks exercises
This is overall a decent treatment of what its title claims it to be. The main flaw, as I see it, is the lack of exercises. The material is fairly heavy on mathematics and statistics and I find it hard to internalize a lot of the mathematical machinery without going through the calculations myself.

Apart from this lack of exercises I like the book. It is a bit too long (and far too heavy!), and it contains more historical background than what I need, but it gives a very thorough overview of the theory of the field, which is what is most important in the end. The great amount of text makes it more useful as a book to learn from than as a reference, but since there isn't anything else out there I suppose we are stuck with this for reference as well.

You will get the point
This book is great when you want to understand quantitative genetics. I used it for my major thesis in dairy cattle breeding en fount it very useful. It will help you get the point in the confusing world called genetics.

Genetics......I got the book in fastest time possible
I am happy with the book and fastest delivery at my door, it was well packed and now sitting on my study table making me think of Amazon for any of the books I want.
Thank you Amazon. ... Read more