Genetics and Evolution

This book highlights the ways in which our understanding of genetics has developed from early observations by scientists such as Darwin, Wallace and Mendel through to the sophisticated scientific techniques used today. The fundamental importance of genetics to biological understanding is explained. This book is one of three titles in the "Focus on Biology" series which is designed for A-level biology students, the other titles being "Micro-Organisms in Action" and "Habitats and the Environment".