Description
The eighth edition of Robert King’s seminal A Dictionary of Genetics has undergone extensive revision to provide the most up-to-date definitions in the field. It contains nearly 7,500 cross-referenced definitions that are supported by line drawings and tables. Its appendices are a unique source of supplementary information, including a chronology of scientific advances, a list of internet sites, and a table of genome sizes. Robert C. King, Ph.D., was an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Cell Biology at Northwestern University. He has published 117 papers and review articles in the field of genetic control of insect oogenesis and has written several books. Pamela K. Mulligan, Ph.D., is a geneticist with extensive research experience, numerous publications, and a lengthy background in scientific editorial work. William D. Stansfield, Ph.D., is an Emeritus Professor in the Biological Sciences Department at California Polytechnic State University.
