ABSTRACT

First published in 1939 (second impression in 1950), this book provides an account of the changes in, and main principles of, genetics at that time. These are illustrated by references to the most authoritative and then recent investigations. Special attention is paid to the way in which genetics overlaps with other fields of inquiry, since it is often in these border-line subjects that the most important advances are to be expected. The book is particularly arranged to suit the convenience of students whose previous knowledge of genetics is small, and contains annotated bibliographies of suggestions for further reading.

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PART ONE FORMAL GENETICS

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PART TWO GENETICS AND DEVELOPMENT

chapter VI|21 pages

The equal division of the nucleus

chapter VII|17 pages

VII. The Interaction of Genes: The Effects

chapter VIII|19 pages

VIII. Gene Controlled Processes

chapter IX|15 pages

The nature of developmental patterns

chapter X|32 pages

Sex Determination

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PART THREE GENETICS AND EVOLUTION

chapter XI|12 pages

PART THREE XI. Processes of Evolution

chapter XII|29 pages

The Genetic Nature of Taxonomic Differences

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PART FOUR GENETICS AND HUMAN AFFAIRS

chapter XIV|16 pages

PART FOUR XIV. Animal and Plant Breeding

chapter XV|34 pages

XV. Human Genetics

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PART FIVE THE NATURE OF THE GENE

chapter XVI|44 pages

T he nature of the gene