Principles of Genetics
E. W. Sinnott; L. C. Dunn; T. Dobzhansky
McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., 1939
First edition (if stated). Hardcover.
Principles of Genetics
A foundational biology textbook outlining Mendelian inheritance, chromosomal theory, mutation, and early molecular developments. Genetics underwent rapid transformation during the mid-20th century, and editions often reflect pivotal discoveries.
Earlier editions may predate or coincide with the discovery of DNA structure, making them especially interesting from a historiographic standpoint.
Notable Features
Core genetics textbook
Scientific transitional period
Academic publication
Condition
VG-
Cloth binding with moderate shelf wear; interior clean; no dust jacket present; no ex-library markings observed.
Why This Book Matters
Genetics texts document one of the most transformative scientific revolutions of the 20th century — the shift from observational inheritance theory to molecular biology.
Principles of Genetics
E. W. Sinnott; L. C. Dunn; T. Dobzhansky
McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., 1939
First edition (if stated). Hardcover.
Principles of Genetics
A foundational biology textbook outlining Mendelian inheritance, chromosomal theory, mutation, and early molecular developments. Genetics underwent rapid transformation during the mid-20th century, and editions often reflect pivotal discoveries.
Earlier editions may predate or coincide with the discovery of DNA structure, making them especially interesting from a historiographic standpoint.
Notable Features
Core genetics textbook
Scientific transitional period
Academic publication
Condition
VG-
Cloth binding with moderate shelf wear; interior clean; no dust jacket present; no ex-library markings observed.
Why This Book Matters
Genetics texts document one of the most transformative scientific revolutions of the 20th century — the shift from observational inheritance theory to molecular biology.
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