This book focuses on ethical and social issues. Solving the Mystery of Evolution. A history of genetic and evolutionary theory. The Cartoon Guide to Genetics. Cartoons for all ages.
Some illustrations are helpful for class explanations of concepts.
The Recombinant-DNA Debate. W.H. Freeman, 1979. Recounts the background and significance of the controversy over recombinant DNA research. The Race to Synthesize a Human Gene. Microsoft Press, 1988.