Category - Non Fiction / Science
Format - Paperback
Condition - New
Listed - 7 months ago
Views - 6
Wishes - 1
Ships From - Texas
Est. Publication Date - Jul 2013
Seller Description
"A user-friendly explanation of scientific principles, The Violinist's Thumb is a thoughtful work of literature that allows all of us -- the non-scientists, the reading public -- to grapple with the big questions about the history and future of our genetic code." --Amy Stewart, Washington Post There is enough DNA in our bodies to stretch roughly to Pluto and back. With the same masterful combination of science, history, and cultural context he brought to The Disappearing Spoon, Sam Kean reveals the secrets of our genetic code, explaining how genetics has colored our past and how DNA will determine humankind's future. Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". 358 pages. Includes chapter notes, index, and reading group guide.
Additional Information
The Violinist's Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, As Written by Our Genetic Code
ISBN: 9780316182331
Publisher Description
From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes more incredible stories of science, history, language, and music, as told by our own DNA. In The Disappearing Spoon, bestselling author Sam Kean u...
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