The Gene

Discover the compelling narrative of 'The Gene,' a New York Times Number One Bestseller by Siddhartha Mukherjee. This extraordinary book dives deep into the fascinating world of genetics, exploring one of the most powerful and dangerous ideas in history: the human genome. Spanning from Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution to the chilling eugenics of the Nazi regime and the modern advancements in gene editing, this comprehensive account reflects on humanity's past, present, and future. Mukherjee, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'The Emperor of All Maladies,' masterfully discusses complex topics with clarity, making it accessible for both science enthusiasts and general readers. With 608 pages of insightful exploration, 'The Gene' paints a vivid picture of the potential to unlock and redefine our very identities through genome science. Ideal for readers who enjoyed 'Sapiens' by Yuval Noah Harari or 'A Brief History of Time' by Stephen Hawking, this book is a thought-provoking journey into the intimate science that shapes our lives. 'The Gene' is a must-read for anyone curious about the implications of genetics in today's world. Embrace the deep understanding and thrilling revelations of gene science and make this essential addition to your collection today. Enjoy FREE shipping on this item, though please note that combined shipping with other products is not available. Allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099584575
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 608


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** NEW YORK TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER **

The Gene is the story of one of the most powerful and dangerous ideas in our history from the author of The Emperor of All Maladies.

The story begins in an Augustinian abbey in 1856, and takes the reader from Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution, to the horrors of Nazi eugenics, to present day and beyond - as we learn to "read" and "write" the human genome that unleashes the potential to change the fates and identities of our children.

Majestic in its scope and ambition, The Gene provides us with a definitive account of the epic history of the quest to decipher the master-code that makes and defines humans - and paints a fascinating vision of both humanity's past and future.

For fans of Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari, A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking and Being Mortal by Atul Gwande.

'Siddhartha Mukherjee is the perfect person to guide us through the past, present, and future of genome science' Bill Gates

'A thrilling and comprehensive account of what seems certain to be the most radical, controversial and, to borrow from the subtitle, intimate science of our time...Read this book and steel yourself for what comes next' Sunday Times


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