The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects (Library of Health and Living) - Hardcover

Wynbrandt, James; Ludman, Mark D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816063966 ISBN 13: 9780816063963

Publisher: Facts on File, 2008

Synopsis

In recent years, doctors and scientists have made great strides in increasing our knowledge of hundreds of genetic disorders. Many serious disorders have now been identified as having a genetic basis, and treatment for birth defects has improved substantially.""The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects, Third Edition"" offers lay readers and professionals alike the most comprehensive single-volume reference to congenital disorders and birth defects. This accessible volume contains more than 1,000 expertly written entries - including more than 135 new entries and more than 60 revised entries, extensive appendixes providing updated tables of statistics and directories of service and support groups, and a concise introductory history of human genetics. This new edition has been extensively updated to reflect the most current research.

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Review

...recommended for college, university, and public libraries. - Choice ""...an excellent, definitive, authoritative and reliable all-in-one reference which provides the very latest health information."" - Midwest Book Review

Edition details

• Publisher: Facts on File
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816063966
• ISBN 13: 9780816063963
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 528