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Chapter 20 on DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering discusses several interesting topics, including the human genome project and cloning. - Chapter 24 on Human Health and Environmental Issues covers subjects like human population growth and human impact on the environment. - Updated Boxed features throughout the book continue to be both timely and of particular interest to undergraduates. Now includes the latest research and figures on several subjects, including AIDS and HIV, genetic engineering, and biotechnology. - Topics for Current Issues essays now include genetically modified foods, latest information on an AIDS vaccine, and global warming. Current Issues essays explore controversial topics such as How Should Scarce Organs be Allocated? and Should We Clone Humans? These essays encourage students to evaluate both sides of the issue before forming an opinion. Follow-up activities on The Human Biology Place website encourage students to take the discussion a step further. - Revised Chapter-opening questions have been replaced with a chapter-opening Test Your Knowledge sections to pique students interest and reinforce the books interactive personality. Self-quizzes facili
| ISBN-13 | 9780805350968 |
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| ISBN-10 | 0805350969 |
| Weight | 2.95 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.10 x 1.10 x 10.70 In |
| List Price | $103.00 |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 608 pages |
| Publisher | Benjamin Cummings |
| Published On | 2002-10-08 |
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