Genetic Engineering: The Facts
- ISBN-10
- 0237524848
- ISBN-13
- 9780237524845
- Series
- Genetic Engineering
- Category
- Genetic engineering
- Pages
- 96
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- Evans Brothers
- Author
- Sally Morgan
Description
Background information and case studies on genetic engineering are presented in this book which aims to encourage the reader to reach informed and considered opinions. It is one of a series of books on some of today's most topical and controversial issues.
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