The Logic of Life: A History of Heredity
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Published
Princeton University Press, 2022.
Language
English
ISBN
9780691238999
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
François Jacob., & François Jacob|AUTHOR. (2022). The Logic of Life: A History of Heredity . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)François Jacob and François Jacob|AUTHOR. 2022. The Logic of Life: A History of Heredity. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)François Jacob and François Jacob|AUTHOR. The Logic of Life: A History of Heredity Princeton University Press, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)François Jacob, and François Jacob|AUTHOR. The Logic of Life: A History of Heredity Princeton University Press, 2022.
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Full title | logic of life a history of heredity |
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