Human Heredity: Principles and Issues

by Michael R. Cummings

This introduction to human heredity/genetics for the non-science major requires no previous exposure to biology, chemistry, or mathematics. It covers the latest research and technological advances in human genetics and the implications of this knowledge on the human condition (social, cultural, and ethical). Now full-color throughout, the Fourth Edition includes significant content revision and features chapter opening prologues, more clinical material woven throughout the text, and less technical jargon. Short case studies and Internet activities end many chapters, and end-of-chapter exercise sets are new.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, Genetics

550 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1962

Reviews

[Bridget]

Genuinely read this thing cover to cover and for that alone I deserve a medal. Unfortunately, the best I get in the way of a reward is counting this toward my 2021 reading goal.

[Ad Nauseum · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing textbook. Even on topics that I feel like I've had crammed into my brain 100 times had new information which made it exciting to read and learn. On top of that, its consideration for ethical issues is very appreciated when it's often overlooked. Human Heredity managed to explain topics that I've struggled with in the past in simple ways which let the ideas finally click in my brain. Thank you Michael R. Cummings

[Mills College Library]

599.935 C971h 2014