The Design of Life by Renato Dulbecco (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Design of Life by Renato Dulbecco Nobel laureate Renato Dulbecco presents a fascinating overview of the current state of information about life processes, ranging from the characteristics and activities of DNA to sexuality, practical aspects of genetics, communication between cells and between organisms, and the effects of drugs on the brain. He concludes with a provocative discussion of biology and human affairs in which he poses questions about brain programming and its relationship to accountability, freedom of choice, and the future. Dr. Dulbecco's book will be of interest to general readers as well as to specialists in the field. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Nobel laureate Renato Dulbecco presents a fascinating overview of the current state of information about life processes, ranging from the characteristics and activities of DNA to sexuality, practical aspects of genetics, communication between cells and between organisms, and the effects of drugs on the brain. He concludes with a provocative discussion of biology and human affairs in which he poses questions about brain programming and its relationship to accountability, freedom of choice, and the future. "An impressive overview of contemporary molecular biology. . . . Dulbecco leads us through virtually all of the exciting currents of recent research, from the origin of life to the biological significance of sexuality, from the most elementary evolutionary concepts to the design of the brain."-Joshua Lederberg, American Society for Microbiology News "Should be of interest to general readers who want to understand the developments that have taken place in biology during the past 30 years as well as to specialists in the field who want to learn more about Dulbeccos perspective."-American Scientist "People [will] enjoy reading and learning about the thread of life in the cell, the mating habits of the bowerbird in New Guinea [and] of the grunion in California, the problem of AIDS, and so on. Read it, enjoy it and learn from it."-David Hall, New Scientist "An excellent resource book for students who have difficulty in understanding the terminology of modern molecular biology; also recommended as a resource to any biologist who has struggled to try to make the discipline comprehensible to the nonscientist."-Choice Details ISBN0300044771 Author Renato Dulbecco Publisher Yale University Press Language English ISBN-10 0300044771 ISBN-13 9780300044775 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Yale University Press Country of Publication United States Place of Publication New haven Illustrations black & white illustrations Birth 1914 Pages 462 Short Title DESIGN OF LIFE REV/E Edition Description Revised DOI 10.1604/9780300044775 AU Release Date 1990-09-10 NZ Release Date 1990-09-10 US Release Date 1990-09-10 UK Release Date 1990-09-10 Year 1990 Publication Date 1990-09-10 DEWEY 570 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6996385;

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