Mutation. the History of an Idea from Darwin to Genomics

Description

The idea of mutation has changed considerably from the pre-Mendelian concepts of Darwin's generation to today's up-to-the-minute genomic context of mutation. The historical approach taken by this book reveals the way science works, incrementally by small steps rather than by dramatic, and rare, paradigm shifts.

Table of Contents

Preface
A Brief Overview of the Concept of Mutation
Ideas of Mutation before There Was a Mendelian Basis for Genetics
Cytological and Mendelian Aspects of Mutation
The Fly Lab Redefines Mutation
Radiation and the Analysis of Mutation by Mutagenesis
Using Biochemical Approaches to Study Mutation
Mutation in Relation to Gene Structure
Mutation in Relation to Evolution
Mutation in Relation to Genetic Engineering
Mutation in Relation to Society
Mutation in Relation to History and Philosophy of Science
Glossary of Terms Associated with Mutation