Waddington, C.H. — The Epigenetics of Birds
Cambridge University Press xvi, 272, 70 text figs. . HB. 8vo, orig. green cloth, gt. Vg in d/w (slightly browned to spine; tear to foot of spine; price-clipped).. First edition. Presents contemporary theories on embryology using the example of the bird embryo. The author reviews the modern experimental embryology of birds, and touches on topics such as plumage development and the developmental actions of mutant genes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in embryology or the history of epigenetics..