The exciting story of the race to unlock the secrets of genetics and a clear, accessible explanation of how DNA changed our understanding of evolution--and, in fact, our entire conception of life.

Francis Crick and James Watson's discovery of DNA--the very building blocks of life--has astounding implications for mankind's future.  Their work made possible amazing innovations in cloning, life expectancy, forensics, even the production of the foods we eat every day.  The discovery of DNA has also raised important ethical questions that the scientific community will struggle to answer well in to the next century.  But what is DNA, and how did Crick and Watson discover it?

Crick, Watson and DNA presents a brilliant, witty snapshot of these scientists' lives and work, and demonstrates the meaning and importance of the discovery of DNA and its implications for the twentieth century and beyond.  

 
Paul Strathern has lectured in philosophy and mathematics at Kingston University, and is the author of the Philosophers in 90 Minutes series.