Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders & Birth Defects [Hardcover]

James Wynbrandt (Author), Mark D. Ludman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Facts on File Library of Health & Living | Publication Date: January 15, 2000

Comprehensive reference to congenital disorders and birth defects. Contains more than 1,000 updated and revised entries listed in alphabetical format. Covers basic genetics to the latest screening and diagnostic techniques. For researchers and clinicians. Previous edition: c1991.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA-- A readable book with a wealth of information for students of biology and psychology. It has well-written and clearly cited source entries, and gives excellent background on genetic problems. Also included are descriptions of centers for genetic study and listings of available resources for those interested in locating services for people with birth defects. Charts and graphs enable readers to compare statistical information.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

"This is an excellent all-in-one reference which provides the latest health information." -- The Bookwatch, June 2000

"This resource strikes a happy medium between a technical source with primarily genetic information..." -- Choice Magazine, October 2000

Product Details

• Hardcover: 474 pages
• Publisher: Facts on File; 2 edition (January 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816038090
• ISBN-13: 978-0816038091
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,201,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive, authoritative, reliable, complete reference., August 3, 2000

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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders & Birth Defects (Hardcover)

Now in a fully updated and expanded second edition, The Encyclopedia Of Genetic Disorders And Birth Defects offers fifty new entries including the latest facts on genetic terminology, revised entries which reflect the latest research, and extensive bibliographies which provide all needed for further, in-depth research. The Encyclopedia Of Genetic Disorders And Birth Defects is an excellent, definitive, authoritative and reliable all-in-one reference which provides the very latest health information.