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Watson and DNA: Making a Scientific Revolution

Name: Watson and DNA: Making a Scientific Revolution
Brand: Basic Books
SKU: 9780738208664
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Contributors:

Viktor K. McElheny

Publisher:

Basic Books

Binding:

Paperback

Book Category:

Science

Book Subcategory:

History, Life Sciences, Reference

Book Topic:

Genetics & Genomics

Series:

Merloyd Lawrence Book

Audience:

Young Adult

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Release Date:

4/20/2007

ISBN 13:

9780738208664

Weight:

1.15 lbs

Size:

9.04 x 5.88 x 1.06 inches

Pages:

400

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Description

The most influential scientist of the last century, James Watson has been at dead center in the creation of modern molecular biology. This masterful biography brings to life the extraordinary achievements not only of Watson but also all those working on this cutting edge of scientific discovery, such as Walter Gilbert, Francis Crick, Francois Jacob, and David Baltimore. From the ruthless competition in the race to identify the structure of DNA to a near mutiny in the Harvard biology department, to clashes with ethicists over issues in genetics, Watson has left a wake of detractors as well as fans. Victor McElheny probes brilliantly behind the veil of Watson's own invented persona, bringing us close to the relentless genius and scientific impresario who triggered and sustained a revolution in science.

About the Author
Victor K. McElheny, author of the much-acclaimed Watson and DNA, lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.