The text discusses two textbooks, "Human Heredity and Evolution" (HH) and "Human Nature" (HG), used in different courses at San Jose State University. The author notes that students have not expressed complaints about either text and that the choice of textbook depends on course objectives and student characteristics. The author also mentions that these textbooks are valuable for a diverse market. The text then discusses "Fundamentals of Molecular Evolution" by Wen-Hsiung Li and Dan Graur. It outlines the objectives of molecular evolution, which include understanding genetic change over time and determining the historical course of genetic changes. The text explains that molecular evolution overlaps with population genetics but also includes the study of genetic change among higher-level taxa. It highlights the development of molecular evolutionary theory alongside advances in molecular techniques. The text discusses the shift from traditional transmission genetics to molecular studies, emphasizing the complexity of DNA sequences and the importance of comparative molecular data in understanding gene expression. The book is praised for its clear introduction to molecular evolutionary topics, including chapters on nucleic acid structure, population genetics, nucleotide substitution rates, molecular phylogeny, gene duplication, and genome organization. The text also notes that while the book is intended for beginners, it is valuable for specialists as a reference. It mentions that the book covers a wide range of topics, including molecular evolution, population genetics, and evolutionary theory, and includes suggested readings and problems for each chapter. The text then discusses "Genome" by Jerry E. Bishop and Michael Waldholz, a book that aims to popularize genetic discoveries. It compares the book to "The Microbe Hunters," noting that it is an excellent choice for gifts but may not be as in-depth as other texts. The book presents a positive view of the Human Genome Project but does not address contrary opinions or ethical dilemmas. The text concludes by recommending "Proceed with Caution" by Holtzman for a more in-depth understanding of genetics.The text discusses two textbooks, "Human Heredity and Evolution" (HH) and "Human Nature" (HG), used in different courses at San Jose State University. The author notes that students have not expressed complaints about either text and that the choice of textbook depends on course objectives and student characteristics. The author also mentions that these textbooks are valuable for a diverse market. The text then discusses "Fundamentals of Molecular Evolution" by Wen-Hsiung Li and Dan Graur. It outlines the objectives of molecular evolution, which include understanding genetic change over time and determining the historical course of genetic changes. The text explains that molecular evolution overlaps with population genetics but also includes the study of genetic change among higher-level taxa. It highlights the development of molecular evolutionary theory alongside advances in molecular techniques. The text discusses the shift from traditional transmission genetics to molecular studies, emphasizing the complexity of DNA sequences and the importance of comparative molecular data in understanding gene expression. The book is praised for its clear introduction to molecular evolutionary topics, including chapters on nucleic acid structure, population genetics, nucleotide substitution rates, molecular phylogeny, gene duplication, and genome organization. The text also notes that while the book is intended for beginners, it is valuable for specialists as a reference. It mentions that the book covers a wide range of topics, including molecular evolution, population genetics, and evolutionary theory, and includes suggested readings and problems for each chapter. The text then discusses "Genome" by Jerry E. Bishop and Michael Waldholz, a book that aims to popularize genetic discoveries. It compares the book to "The Microbe Hunters," noting that it is an excellent choice for gifts but may not be as in-depth as other texts. The book presents a positive view of the Human Genome Project but does not address contrary opinions or ethical dilemmas. The text concludes by recommending "Proceed with Caution" by Holtzman for a more in-depth understanding of genetics.