About the book
This book 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 do.
Editions of Understanding Genes
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781108835473
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781108812825
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This book 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 do.
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What is Understanding Genes about?
This book 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 do.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Understanding Genes?
Mathematics and Science > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Genetics (non-medical)
Where can I read a sample of Understanding Genes?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781108835473
How long is Understanding Genes and how many pages does it have?
Understanding Genes has 230 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Understanding Genes?
Kostas Kampourakis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Understanding Genes is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781108835473) and paperback(ISBN 9781108812825)
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