Introduction to Genetic Analysis PDF

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An Introduction to Genetic Analysis (IGA) stands out from its peers in this course in that it provides a clear introduction to the techniques and experiments of scientists past and present, not just an "encyclopedia" of information.  This experimental emphasis, together with a solid pedagogical framework in the chapters, provides the clearest, most cutting-edge text available.  IGA is also well-known for its outstanding problem sets, an integral part of the genetics course at any school.

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• Hardcover: 800 pages
• Publisher: W. H. Freeman; 8th edition (April 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0716749394
• ISBN-13: 978-0716749394
• Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 8.6 x 10.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds

Introduction to Genetic Analysis PDF

I bought the 8th edition of this book, even though the 9th edition is out now. The 9th edition is over a $100 and I got this 8th edition for about $6 including shipping, so I feel that was a bargain too good to pass by.

I haven't done a formal comparison of the two editions, but there are substantial differences based on a cursory glance through the 9th edition. I think the basic logic of Mendelian genetics and much of the genetic reasoning has not changed. But biology is such a fast moving field that the details and techniques involving DNA manipulation, genes expression, etc, probably are more up-to-date in the 9th edition. So if I were a serious biology student on a fast track, I'd probably want the 9th edition. But the 8th edition was done in 2005 I think, which is not really bad.

As for the textbook itself -- I'm very hard on textbooks, and I feel this one could be written much better for the student. I think terminology and definitions should be highlighted much more, and major concepts should be given more weight than minor concepts to help the student gain perspective and see the big picture, and retain the key concepts better. Many explanations do not seem crystal clear.

The 9th edition may be a little better, but I don't think it has improved enough for me. I wish I could recommend an alternative that I like better, I'm not well-read in the field. But this text is the recommended one used at Caltech, so I consider it highly regarded for its content if not the exposition.

So overall I'm very satisfied with the purchase and product and the vendor.

By developer1

THe only thing this book lacks is a good explanation on ratios and Mendel. I find it isnt well organized in those chapters. The molecular basis chapters really are superb. Population genetics could have had a bit more information especially about genetic drift and speciation but I guess thats more evolution than genetics. A little wordy in the initial stages, the first chapter should have introduced meiosis and mitosis a little better. Morgan's experiment was also not well written, however everything else was fine. COmpare this to Mader's genetics and also Bruce Albert's molecular biology of the cell, if your course can do with either of these books then I would suggest get them instead of this. HUman genetics2 is also a good book and I hear the triple helix is great as well although I have not seen it. THis book is better than the Genes VII and VIII series, significantly better. In fact there is no comparision. This book is of a particularly high standing with only two themes lacking in explanation. I got a HD in molecular biology (DNA) and when I acutally did the 200 level genetics I found a little difficulty going along with this book esp in last minute preps. However I will keep this book although I value my Gould and Keeton more than this.

By A. Shankar