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OverviewAward-winning science writer Jennifer Ackerman investigates the endless mysteries of genetics, offering an elegant natural history of humanity as seen through the lens of our genes and cells. Combining the gifts of vision and language with in-depth knowledge, Ackerman explores the ways in which, at the most fundamental level, humans are genetically linked to every part of the natural world. CHANCE IN THE HOUSE OF FATE is a rich and often personal tour through the surprising turns of heredity, informed by the ways genetic inheritance has affected Ackerman's own life. From a younger sister's profound retardation and her mother's illness to the births of her own healthy daughters, Ackerman reveals her own experiences as telling touchpoints, ultimately illuminating the the hidden biological connections among all forms of life. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jennifer AckermanPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Imprint: Houghton Mifflin Dimensions: Width: 13.70cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.30cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9780618219094ISBN 10: 0618219099 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 01 January 2001 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews...graceful, nearly lyrical at times...The way in which she focuses on the beauty of scientific language enriches her expertise. Bookpage ponders the complexities of a common genetic inheritance among diverse organisms, from fruit flies to human beings -Science News ...a beautiful story of the natural world that will inspire and educate without dampening wonder. The San Francisco Chronicle -- ...graceful, nearly lyrical at times...The way in which she focuses on the beauty of scientific language enriches her expertise. Bookpage ponders the complexities of a common genetic inheritance among diverse organisms, from fruit flies to human beings -Science News ...a beautiful story of the natural world that will inspire and educate without dampening wonder. The San Francisco Chronicle--No Source ...graceful, nearly lyrical at times...The way in which she focuses on the beauty of scientific language enriches her expertise. Bookpage ponders the complexities of a common genetic inheritance among diverse organisms, from fruit flies to human beings -Science News ...a beautiful story of the natural world that will inspire and educate without dampening wonder. The San Francisco Chronicle Author InformationJennifer Ackerman is the author of Notes from the Shore and Chance in the House of Fate. The recipient of a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and literature fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Bunting Institute of Radcliffe College, she writes for National Geographic, the New York Times, and other publications. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |