James gives an account of a great South African scientist called Eddie Roux who was known more for his politics, and of an extraordinary naturalist Eugene Marais who became known more for his Afrikaans poetry.
Nature’s Gifts is based on the fact that there is one unified science with extraordinary powers of interpretation. The modern scientific discipline of genetics has in recent years helped us to understand the nature of humanity, both biologically and behaviourally, and Wilmot James has played a key role in promoting a popular understanding of it.
A sociologist by training, the author moved over to genetics through his association with the Africa Genome Education Institute, of which he was founder and director. He writes fluently and convincingly and is spectacularly well-read in subjects ranging from biochemistry to music to literature and anthropology.
James gives an account of a great South African scientist called Eddie Roux who was known more for his politics, and of an extraordinary naturalist Eugene Marais who became known more for his Afrikaans poetry.
Nature’s Gifts is based on the fact that there is one unified science with extraordinary powers of interpretation. The modern scientific discipline of genetics has in recent years helped us to understand the nature of humanity, both biologically and behaviourally, and Wilmot James has played a key role in promoting a popular understanding of it.
A sociologist by training, the author moved over to genetics through his association with the Africa Genome Education Institute, of which he was founder and director. He writes fluently and convincingly and is spectacularly well-read in subjects ranging from biochemistry to music to literature and anthropology.
Imprint | Witwatersand University Press |
Country of origin | South Africa |
Release date | July 2010 |
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First published | September 2010 |
Authors | Wilmot James |
Dimensions | 200 x 129 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 195 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-86814-515-7 |
Barcode | 9781868145157 |
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LSN | 1-86814-515-8 |