Genetics: From Genes to Genomes

by Leland H. Hartwell (Editor)

This is a cutting-edge, introductory genetics text authored by an unparalleled team, including Nobel Prize winner Leland Hartwell. The second edition continues to build upon the integration of Mendelian and molecular principles, providing students with the links between early genetics understanding and the new molecular discoveries that have changed the way the field of genetics is viewed. - The Model Organism Portrait chapters, now in an end-of-the-book reference section, have been completely updated by contributing experts in the field to reflect the most current information on each organism. - Revised and expanded end-of-chapter problems include Social & Ethical Issues - these questions prompt the student to apply problem-solving skills to the type of real-world situations that scientific breakthroughs have forced us to face as a society. - Feature Figures combine art and text in special two-page and four-page spreads that summarize the central genetic processes for students who appreciate a visual synopsis of the core ideas.

Genres: Biology, Science, Genetics, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Reference, Medicine

896 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Els · Rating 3 out of 5]

Freedom at last! But truly, if one must study genetics, this is an exceedingly helpful and well-organized volume.

[sophie spindler · Rating 5 out of 5]

best class ever

[Preston Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

For those looking for a broad yet deep introduction to genetics in a single book, "Genetics: From Genes To Genomes" delivers on both accounts. Hartwell, Hood et. al. are well known authorities in the field, and you'll be hard pressed to find another textbook at this level of content value in the foreseeable future.

Unfortunately, good things seldom come cheap--as you've undoubtedly noticed by the three digits to the left of the decimal point--but short of actually enrolling in molecular biology curriculum, you'll be well served by this book, and I wholly recommend it.

[Kaeli · Rating 2 out of 5]

Key takeaways: inbreeding is bad, engler used Peter Dinklage as an example of mutation at least once a week, and even though there may only be 10 homework questions, they will all have parts a-k, so buckle up.

[Amr Khaled · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leland Hartwell did a great job on this one.. It's very broad & includes many subjects, definitely won't leave you wondering about anything regarding Genetics.. However, a fair warning is that the book isn't very specific, meaning that it won't discuss every individual gene & its functions. There are other books for that. Yet, this book provides the base from which all genetic studies should arise

[Red · Rating 4 out of 5]

This the the text for my Genomics class. So far it's a great reference book. Explains well a lot of topics that I struggled with in Epigenetics and Biochemistry.

[Eric Bauman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very detailed (VERY!) overview of genetics and how genes work within cells. Unfortunately, I do not have the biology background needed to really understand all of the material.

[Danny M]

Very readable.

[Raj · Rating 4 out of 5]

Abundant information however, the language is not simply understandable, need full focus and concentration.

[Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting subject matter that ties in beautifully with my lab work. Unfortunately, the professors teaching this course skip around the text far too much, which makes for a confusing read.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Once in a while one just needs to educate oneself. I learned a lot, even if it is written in that horrible boring textbook style.

[Guy · Rating 4 out of 5]

So fascinating . . . except for the genetics of spores. I could have done without that, and more of how genetics effects everything about humans

[Chris Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably my favorite textbook so far in college.

Also, I use this to keep by lap cool when I'm playing minecraft on my computer in bed.

[Rebecca Nuttall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read as part of my degree studies. A great textbook, with a wide range, yet in depth explanation of genetics.

[Iva]

Good but already old for reading about genetics!