- Paperback: 408 pages
- Publisher: Benjamin Cummings; 2 edition (Aug 3 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0321491459
- ISBN-13: 978-0321491459
- Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.3 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 816 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #79 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Biotechnology
- #91 in Books > Science > Biological Sciences > Biotechnology
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Book Description
Thoroughly updated with practical information on the latest developments in the biotechnology field, this popular book provides the tools, practice, and basic knowledge for success in the biotech workforce.
The Biotechnology Century and Its Workforce, An Introduction to Genes and Genomes, History of Genetic Manipulation: Recombinant DNA Technology, Proteins as Products, Microbial Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, DNA Fingerprinting and Forensic Analysis, Bioremediation, Aquatic Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, Regulatory Biotechnology, Ethics and Biotechnology
Market Description: Intended for readers interested in learning the basics of biotechnology.
From the Back Cover
Introduction to Biotechnology is the first biotechnology textbook geared specifically for the diverse scientific backgrounds of undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in biotechnology. With its balanced coverage of basic molecular biology, historical developments, and contemporary applications, the text provides you with the tools and basic knowledge for success in the biotech industry. Author William Thieman chairs one of the leading biotech programs in California (Ventura College), and co-author Michael A. Palladino is a molecular biologist with considerable expertise in directing undergraduate student research in recombinant DNA technology. A comprehensive introduction, including sections on genes & genomes, recombinant DNA technology, forensic analysis, and a variety of biotechnology types such as agricultural and medical. For college instructors, students, or anyone interested in biotechnology.
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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good textbook for teaching both nonmajors and majors in biology,
By F. L. Erickson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Introduction to Biotechnology (Paperback)
As a profesor, I use this book in my nonmajors Biology and Society class where it functions well to introduce nonscientist to interesting aspects of biotechnology and the important issues surrounding the science. I also use it in my upper-level genetics class where it works as a nice introduction to biotechnology (and review, in some cases) allowing us to delve deeper into the science and issues using assigned papers. I like it a lot, as do my students; and compared with most textbooks it doesn't cost much. I wish it had more color photographs.
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How to find a job and make money in biotechnology,
By Naftali/Cliff Anderson "Naftali" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Introduction to Biotechnology (Paperback)
The focus of this book is what kinds of jobs and products can be found in the area of applied biology. The science and technology part is found in most of the modern biology texts, but what is lacking is a sense of how to apply that understanding to create new products and solve human problems.This book is a little pricey and if you are only interested in the science and technology aspect you will be better served by buying a paperback edition of one of the better introductory biology texts. The price of several of the paperback intros to biology are less than this book, have many color plates and in depth coverage more three times the length of this book. It's that focus on jobs and products that provides the justification for publishing this book. Hopefully it will provoke the authors of the major intro to biology texts to provide more material on where their students can later go for employment and how they can, by giving examples, go on to create products that improve the human condition. If the reader emerges from their encounter with this book by thinking with an employment and products mindset towards the science and technology of biology than it will have fulfilled (in my mind) what appears to be it purpose. 0 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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The book was cleaner than the used books at the book store and cost a lot less. It is a paperback so I was impressed by its condition.
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