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The publication of this fully updated edition of A Dictionary of Genetics coincides with the hundredth anniversary of the introduction of the term genetics by William Bateson in 1906 at the Third International Conference on Genetics. Since then genetics has made tremendous advances in knowledge and technique and now occupies a pivotal position in the life sciences as the most powerful means for probing fundamental questions in cell biology, development, and evolution. The determination of sequences of complete genomes, the study of gene expression and genetic variation on a global scale, and the ability to rapidly amplify gene sequences and to achieve targeted gene disruptions are just some examples of major achievements in this field. Proliferation of new terms inevitably accompanies such remarkable progress. This new edition of the Dictionary addresses the needs of students, educators, and clinical geneticists for an authoritative and up-to-date reference work that not only defines the latest terms, but in most cases, also presents important ancillary encyclopedic information.

A Dictionary of Genetics is unique in that it includes terms from a wide range of disciplines which now intertwine with genetics, including molecular biology, cell biology, medicine, botany, and evolutionary studies. Its 7,000 cross-referenced definitions are supported by an excellent collection of line drawings, tables, and chemical formulae. One-fifth of the Dictionary is devoted to six appendices to which the definitions are cross-referenced and which contain an extraordinary trove of supplementary information. This includes a chronology of important advances spanning the years 1590 to 2005, lists of useful internet sites and periodicals, a classification of living organisms into an evolutionary hierarchy, and a sample table of genome sizes and gene numbers. These features make A Dictionary of Genetics a lexicon unparalleled in the field.

For the first time, the Dictionary is available on Oxford Reference Online (ORO): Premium Collection!
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    0195307615
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0195307610
  3. Edition
    7th
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press
  5. Publication date
    July 27, 2006
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    9.9 x 1.3 x 6.7 inches
  8. Print length
    608 pages
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"The latest edition of A Dictionary of Genetics is a fantastic reference and very useful to me. It is by far the most scholarly dictionary I have had the pleasure of using that strongly interfaces with evolutionary biology."-- Bruce G. Baldwin, Curator of the Jepson Herbarium, Integrative Biology, University of California at Berkeley.

"King, Stansfield and Mulligan defeat the notion of a dull dictionary. If you look up a definition you get carried away and find dozens of other things that you want to read about. It is equally useful and stimulating for young students and old timers working in the field."--Walter J. Gehring, Division of Cell Biology, University of Basel

"This latest edition is a welcome update of the most useful and reliable reference work in the area."--Joseph G. Gall, Department of Embryology, Carnegie Institution of Washington

"There are many new terms, modifications of some previous definitions, plus very worthwhile expansions of the previous appendices. The authors' meticulous editing and succinct writing provides a well organized global coverage of genetics, cellular, developmental, molecular, and evolutionary biology."--Ellen Rasch, J. M. Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University

"A Dictionary of Genetics is a fascinating collection. Its remarkable breadth of coverage ensures that a simple flip through the pages will be educational, yet the information is detailed enough to make the book a valuable reference for the specialist. The chronology of biological discoveries provides a true sense of the excitement and rapid pace of progress in modern biology."--Paul Lasko, Department of Biology, McGill University

"This is the most useful book on my genetics bookshelf! King, Stansfield, and Mulligan have updated the outstanding 6th edition to produce an amazing 7th edition. I recommend this well-organized and easy to read reference to students and faculty alike."--Susanne M. Gollin, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh

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Many new terms are redefined in this much-updated seventh edition of King's seminal Dictonary, not least among which is "genetics" itself. Available for the first time on Oxford Reference Online.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 7th edition (July 27, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 608 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0195307615
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195307610
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.28 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.9 x 1.3 x 6.7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! Just what I was looking for!
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2008
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I am so glad I bought this book! I am a grad student whose preliminary exams are coming up and this book helps so much! For anyone who has come across a protocol or a term in a paper and has no idea what it means and has then tried to look it up, only to find the same unexplained protocol in other papers - THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU! Easier than searching through papers and more trustworthy than Wikipedia - this book is worth it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference Book
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2012
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This is a great resource to have on your desk when you are studying genetics books. Comprehensive and easy to read. Amazon says that the paperback version is not yet available, I have had a paperback version for the last 6 months though!
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5.0 out of 5 stars a must for the biological graduate studentia
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2000
As a graduate student studying biochemistry/molecular biology, this book (on the PI's shelf) was a frequent read. Not only does it explain "old-school" genetic experiments with aplomb, it provides clear and concise examples. A fine reference for reviewing papers, and a must have for any PI (if only for your students to use as a reference!)
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Ana Ma Lopez Colome
1.0 out of 5 stars A Dictionary of Genetics
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2006
My opinion can be expressed by a single word: "Frustrating"

As a Scientist who does not work within the field of Genetics, most of the terms I have hoped to find in the dictionary, surprisingly, are not defined!! As a single example, "two-hybrid analysis" is not included, in spite of being one of the most frequently used techniques within genetic analysis.

Probably, the Dictionary is addressed to readers outside from science.
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