Gregor Mendel: And the Roots of Genetics

Oxford Portraits in Science

by Edward Edelson

When Gregor Mendel passed away in 1884, not a single scholar recognized his epochal contributions to biology. The unassuming abbot of the Augustinian monastery in Brno (in today's Czech Republic) was rediscovered at the turn of the century when scientists were stunned to learn that their findings about inheritance had already been made by an unknown monk three decades earlier. A dedicated researcher who spent every spare hour in the study of the natural sciences, Mendel devised a series of brilliantly simple experiments using a plant easily grown on the monastery's grounds--the garden pea. In the course of just a few years he made the famous discoveries that later became the centerpiece of the science of heredity. In an entertaining and thoroughly informed narrative, Edward Edelson traces Mendel's life from his humble origins to his posthumous fame, giving us both a brief introduction to the fascinating science of genetics and an inspired account of what a modest man can accomplish with dedication and ingenuity.
Oxford Portraits in Science is an ongoing series of scientific biographies for young adults. Written by top scholars and writers, each biography examines the personality of its subject as well as the thought process leading to his or her discoveries. These illustrated biographies combine accessible technical information with compelling personal stories to portray the scientists whose work has shaped our understanding of the natural world.

Genres: Biography, Science, Biology, History Of Science, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Serra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emeklerinin karşılığını görememiş olması beni üzdü...

[Babe Gladwaller · Rating 5 out of 5]

A modest man working in a quiet corner of Europe had opened the door to the 20th century science of genetics without being noticed. "Although I have had to live through many bitter moments in my life, I must admit with gratitude that the beautiful and the good prevailed. My scientific work brought me much satisfaction, and I am sure it will soon be recognized by the whole world."

[Marinke De Haas · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great concise look into the story of Gregor Mendel’s life and discovery of heritability of traits.

[Abdulrahman Algendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

يعد هذا الكتاب سيرة مختصرة رائعة لحياة غريغور مندل مؤسس علم الوراثة والجينات، وكيف أن عمله لم يهتم به أحد إلا بعد سنين من وفاته.
لم يكن هناك الكثير عن نشأته وكيف كانت أسرة مندل.
هناك بعض من الأخطاء المطبعية في النسخة العربية ولم يكن هناك استفاضة في تفاصيل تجربته الأساسية والتي تعتبر بداية علم الوراثة والجينات، ربما لم يرد الكاتب أن يجعل القارئ يمل من الكتاب ولكني أردت أن أعرف تفاصيلا أخرى غير التي درسناها في المدرسة.

[Rwan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love SCIENCE! too bad I killed the book by postponed it during my exams

[تَــرُّو ❤ · Rating 3 out of 5]

استفدت من هذا الكتاب كثيرا واستمتعت كان مملا جدا في البداية شجعني لقراءة بقية السلسة

[DrosoPHila · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well-executed biographical summary of the life and work of the "father of genetics".

[Kody Dibble]

Interesting book...To think his work was so greatly ignored by the university elites of his time is stunning..wow, now the father of modern genetics...

[Cheryl]

Mostly Ebook

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such beautiful manuscript handwriting back in those days.