The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects, Third Edition (Library of Health and Living)

Wynbrandt, James; Ludman, Mark D.

ISBN 10: 0816063966 / ISBN 13: 9780816063963

Published by Facts on File, 2008

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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.

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

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and ...
Publisher: Facts on File
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: very_good
Edition: 3rd Edition