Biology and the future of man

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Karen Arms, Pamela S. Camp

Chapter one introduces the main themes of the book - the fundamentals concepts of biology and the scientific method. Part one covers cell and molecular biology. Part two develops the concept of genetic information and its expression from the molecular level up. Part three is devoted to evolution, its mechanisms and results. Part four details the revolution in the way we classify organisms, embracing cladistic methods, and discussing the uses and pitfalls of molecular phylogeny. Part five covers major changes in animal biology. Part six's introduction empahsizes the concept of "plantness". Part seven looks at the importance of ecology in relation to the growing human population and Earth's capacity to support the increasing populations.

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Heather Skirton, Christine Patch, Janet Williams

This book is based on practical experience working in genetic healthcare and counseling, both in the UK and USA. It provides a sound scientific basis for both students and practitioners in the field, supported by case studies.

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Stephen L. Wolfe

This volume is a compendium of essential information required by all cell and molecular biologists. As well as providing a wide range of core information needed by all researchers in the biomolecular sciences, it brings together additional selected information of importance from the areas of biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and molecular biology. This book will prove invaluable for all researchers in these fields. The Essential Data series provides rapid access to the core data required by researchers on a daily basis, in convenient pocket-sized volumes.

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Colin Patterson

"Introducing the latest ideas on how life originated and diversified on earth, this new edition of a classic work provides a concise and engaging summary of modern evolutionary theory. The heavily illustrated book is intended for readers with little or no formal training in science and is an ideal introduction for students. Teachers of biology will also find the book a valuable reference text."--BOOK JACKET.