The cloning of Dolly shocked the world. Acclaimed science writer Gina Kolata provides the first full account of this extraordinary scientific breakthrough, going beyond Dolly to consider the cultural and ethical implications of this new technology. Tracing the myths and fears of clones apparent in our wider culture, Kolata examines cloning's bizarre scientific history, finally considering how this new science will transform humanity's genetically engineered future.
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Höhe: 198 mm
Breite: 128 mm
Dicke: 14 mm
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978-0-14-027034-1 (9780140270341)
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Gina Kolata was a senior writer for Science magazine before moving to The New York Times ten years ago. She is a trained microbiologist and has won a number of awards for reporting on scientific issues.
