Bibliograph

Understanding genes, Kostas Kampourakis

Type

Label

Understanding genes, Kostas Kampourakis

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-206) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Understanding genes

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1288290086

Responsibility statement

Kostas Kampourakis

Series statement

Insightful guides to understanding life

Summary

Provides non-experts with an accessible but rigorous introduction to genes. Drawing on contemporary research in genetics and genomics, as well as on ideas from history of science, philosophy of science, psychology and science education, it explains what genes are and what they can and cannot doWhat are genes? What do genes do? These questions are not simple and straightforward to answer; at the same time, simplistic answers are quite prevalent and are taken for granted. This book aims to explain the origin of the gene concept, its various meanings both within and outside science, as well as to debunk the intuitive view of the existence of 'genes for' characteristics and disease. Drawing on contemporary research in genetics and genomics, as well as on ideas from history of science, philosophy of science, psychology and science education, it explains what genes are and what they can and cannot do. By presenting complex concepts and research in a comprehensible and rigorous manner, it examines the potential impact of research in genetics and genomics and how important genes actually are for our lives. Understanding Genes is an accessible and engaging introduction to genes for any interested reader. --, Provided by publisher

Target audience

adult

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