Cats are Not Peas
Cats are Not Peas
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This work presents the author's researches through the discoveries of genetics, from Mendel's studies of inheritance in peas though the discovery of the chromosome and the role of DNA, all seen from the viewpoint of the pivotal role played by cats as experimental subjects in this drama.
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Cats are Not Peas by Laura L Gould
Cats are Not Peas, narrated with inimitable grace and wit, takes us through the great discoveries in genetics, from Mendel's studies of inheritance in peas through the discovery of the chromosome and the role of DNA - all from the little-known viewpoint of the pivotal and unheralded role played by cats as experimental subjects in this epic drama. "...the book was difficult to put down...Coherent, witty, and full of historical anecdotesany intelligent reader should be able to accompany Gould on her quest." -NEW SCIENTIST "A delightful and painless introduction to genetics and its colorful history..." -WINSLOW R. BRIGGS, CARNEGIE INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780387947969 |
| ISBN 10 | 0387947965 |
| Title | Cats are Not Peas |
| Author | Laura L Gould |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
| Year published | 1996-08-29 |
| Number of pages | 228 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |