About BC Books Online
BC Books Online was created for anyone interested in BC-published books, and with librarians especially in mind. We'd like to make it easy for library staff to learn about books from BC publishers - both new releases and backlist titles - so you can inform your patrons and keep your collections up to date.
Our site features print books and ebooks - both new releases and backlist titles - all of which are available to order through regular trade channels. Browse our subject categories to find books of interest or create and export lists by category to cross-reference with your library's current collection.
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Description
The extraordinary story of Michael Smith, a man who rose from humble beginnings in Blackpool, England, to become a revolutionary gene researcher, philanthropist and Nobel Prize winner. A professor at the University of British Columbia, Smith dedicated his talent and energy to science research, and later launched the university's internationally regarded Biotechnology Laboratory. The authors present not only the career and science of a great Canadian scientist, but also the politics and personalities of university research.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 15
- Grade:
- 10
Editorial Reviews
“the book is strong on university politics and rich in anecdotes and personal reminiscences” — Ambix: The Journal of the Society for Alchemy and Chemistry
“I welcome the publication of this biography of Michael Smith, an extraordinary Canadian who won the Nobel Prize for his research into the mysteries of the gene, and who went on to make Canada a world leader in biotechnology and genome research.”—Martha C. Piper, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of British Columbia
“The book is strong on university politics and rich in anecdotes and personal reminiscences.”—Ambix: The Journal of the Society for Alchemy and Chemistry
