Genetics: Analysis and Principles

by Robert J. Brooker

In his text Genetics: Analysis and Principles, Professor Robert J. Brooker reinforces that connection by emphasizing the relevance and significance of the scientific method used by geneticists. Thirty-six text-integrated experiments reveal the "how" and "why" behind the most important research that led to our current knowledge of the science. The overarching theme of the book, the important link between genes and traits, is mirrored in the cover image.

Genres: Science, Genetics, Biology, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Reference, Education

Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[sbs transit · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very crisp text with a particularly enlightening graphical approach to explaining landmark experiments that other textbooks might've otherwise glossed over or obfuscated.

Did feel it could afford to delve deeper into quantitative genetics but suffices for an introduction. Its position as a standard genetics text is well earnt

[barů · Rating 4 out of 5]

For someone who knew nearly nothing about Genetics I must say I learned a lot from this book. It's not as hard as I thought and the explanations are pretty good. Some parts were confusing, but... :) Had to read all the Genetics basic concepts because of the Human Population Genetics Chapter of my BioAnthro class. It was no sweet thing! It's an amazing field, though!!!

[T · Rating 5 out of 5]

This took me much, much longer to read than I had initially planned. Nevertheless, it's a great textbook. It's clearly written and full of detailed graphs/tables/charts/schematic depictions/etc. Not much more to say.

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finished this one too. So interesting, our healthcare of the future will involve our genes and how we can manipulate them! Also, I saw a human ear grown on a rat. Such a interesting yet disturbing image.

[Jami]

Found this at Value Village and had to pick it up. Hate not having any biology textbooks on my shelf. I'd like to read up on my old passion sometime.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Readable and enjoyable introduction to genetics. I highly recommend it.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it for genetics class. Great pics and clearly written. Better than a certain instructor I had (he ... Spoke poorly).

[Mills College Library]

576.5 B8724 2015

[Linsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a bad book. Contained a lot of interesting information not covered by my previous genetics class.