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A Passion for DNA: Genes,Genomes and Society
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The stored metadata frames A Passion for DNA: Genes,Genomes and Society by James D. Watson as a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Edition metadata currently lists 2003 • Oxford Univ Pr • 250 pages, which is useful for judging scope and pace.
Edition on file: 2003 • Oxford Univ Pr • 250 pages • ISBN 9780198506973.
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This one stands out through its reading feel more than through dry edition details: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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Treat this like a focused read: enough attention to get its shape, without overcomplicating it.
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