Genetic Engineering : A Reference Handbook (Annotated ed)

A complete overview of genetic engineering, including important background information to help readers understand this important and often controversial scientific topic. Genetic Engineering presents a complete overview of this pressing topic, including key background material for understanding the science; a historical account of genetic engineering; biographical sketches of leading contributors; data and documents central to the debate; a glossary that explains technical terms; and resources for those who wish to delve deeper into the subject. * Includes a chronology of the history of genetic engineering* Provides detailed biographical sketches of key figures