The Language of Genes
Steve Jones. Anchor Books, $14.95 (272pp) ISBN 978-0-385-47428-3
The author examines genetics, its benefits and its potential dangers. (July)
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Reviewed on: 05/29/1995
Genre: Nonfiction
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