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Overview
This book brings the concerned individual up-to-date on the breakthroughs and social questions emerging from biology today. Author Steve Olson draws on the latest research in a number of fields as well as the views of leading biologists, ethicists, and philosophers. He tells the story of the intricate, often frustrating, path scientists must follow to find out why we are the way we are. The volume highlights groundbreaking research being done in four of biology's most exciting fields: genetics, development, neurobiology, and evolution. In each field, the implications of this research extend far beyond basic biology, ranging from human gene therapy to cancer, from neural transplantation to the evolution of the atmosphere.Editorials
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Written for nonscientists, this illustrated volume highlights cutting- edge research being done in four biological fields: genetics, development, neurobiology, and evolution. In each field, the implications of this research extend far beyond basic biology, ranging from human gene therapy to cancer, from neural transplantation to the evolution of the atmosphere. Interspersed within these discussions are four essays that focus specifically on the ethical issues raised by the accelerating pace of biological research. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
May 17, 1990
Publisher
Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1989.
Pages
132
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780309039475