Genetics in the 20th Century: Essays on the Progress of Genetics During Its First 50 Years.

Abstract

This book consists of a series of papers presented at the Golden Jubilee of Genetics held under the sponsorship of the American Institute of Biological Sciences, of which the Genetics Society of America is a member. The meeting celebrated the 50th anniversary of the rediscovery of Mendel's work, which led to the founding of the science of genetics. The essays, contributed by 26 American and foreign authorities, trace the development of genetics during the past half-century and survey its actual and potential contributions to human welfare in such varied fields as cancer, disease resistance, plant and animal breeding, and plant pathology. This volume can be recommended for those interested in obtaining a comprehensive view of the astonishing advance made in this specialty during the comparatively short span of 50 years.

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