Genetic Engineering (Historical Guides to Controversial Issues in America Series)

Herring (library services, Winthrop U.) takes a balanced approach in his description of this controversial issue, starting with a review of public perceptions of genetic engineering and the history of the field from Mendel onward. He explains the techniques and how they apply to plants, animals and humans, the treatment of disease, the use of DNA in court cases, and future trends. General readers and students will find the well-chosen biography especially helpful. Annotation © 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR