

About this book
For courses in Genetics in the department of biological sciences, and other courses in zoology, agriculture, and health science. Derived from Klug and Cummings highly acclaimed <i>Concepts of Genetics, Essentials of Genetics</i> presents a more succinct, less detailed overview of the discipline, with balanced coverage of both classical and modern genetics. Known for their clear writing style, emphasis on concepts, visual art programme, and thoughtful coverage of all areas of genetics, the authors capture students interest with up-to-date coverage of cutting edge topics and research. This text will help students connect the science of genetics to the issues of today through interesting and thought provoking applications.
Publication Details
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall
- Published
- 2002
- ISBN
- 9780130758514
- Language
- en
About Unknown Author
William S. Klug is an Emeritus Professor of Biology at The College of New Jersey (formerly Trenton State College) in Ewing, New Jersey, where he served as Chair of the Biology Department for 17 years. He received his B.A. degree in Biology from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana, and his Ph.D. from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. His research interests have involved ultrastructural and molecular genetic studies of development, utilizing oogenesis in Drosophila as a model system.
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