With the ability to map genomes, human, plant and animal comes the opportunity to explore changes in the genome. The Evolution of the Genome offers insight into some of this research. A collection of chapters contributed by established scientists in a variety of fields, this book goes beyond what has been done or even what is being done, but also posits some questions for future research. According to its editor, Gregory did not intend the book to be comprehensive nor just simply a review of research. Some historical background is included to place current research in context, which gives this book staying power. Gregory has arranged the chapters in a logical sequence, to facilitate a reading straight-through and while maintaining a loose association between them, each contribution is reasonably self-contained, to enable brief consultations. The detailed table of contents in addition to the index provides ample access to the content. The chapters contain extensive references to guide the reader to further research. There are adequate tables, graphs, plots and illustrative matter to enrich the text.This book is recommended for academic collections supporting research programs in genetics, bioscience, microbiology and the like. This book will appeal to graduate students, looking for grounding in this area and to scientists exploring related research.Reviewer: Peggy Dominy, Information Services, Science, Drexel University, Hagerty Library, dominymf@drexel.edu Copyright 2007 E-Streams Reviews.