"Dr. Kay's interests span basic science and its culture -- how and why it is done, and the social ramifications thereof. The theses are closely reasoned. There is a nicely detailed index." --Chemical Monographs Review"The author shows that the growth of molecular biology was the result of systematic efforts by key scientists and their sponsors to direct the development of biological research toward a shared vision of science and society. She analyzes the motivations and mechanisms empowering this vision." --Journal of Chemical Education"A valuable, detailed account." --Bulletin of the History of Medicine"[Kay's] description of the establishment of this biology and her analysis of its implications represent an important contribution to our understanding of the social role of science in the late twentieth century." --George E. Webb, The Historian"Kay has done a good job of describing the events. A lot of effort went into this book, and it contains much of interest." --Biophysical Journal"As a contribution to the history of the American involvement in molecular biology, Kay's book is a work of considerable value, and it is written with clarity and intelligence." --Science"I am fascinated by, and supportive of Kay's goals . . . . Kay weaves her rich narrative from both primary and secondary sources . . . . this book will attract readers from a number of different fields as well as interested generalists."--Journal of the History of Biology