"An extraordinarily concise and comprehensive look at the studies conducted by scientists in their efforts to define and treat this prevalent and destructive illness...Thorough, well-organized and directed in its approach. Presenting complex material for a diverse audience is never easy, but given the scope of this work, coupled with the fact that there were multiple contributing authors, this is an excellent text."--Applied Cytogenetics
"A timely and well-integrated review of the genetics of alcoholism...A strong point for this book is its depth and scholarly referencing of evidence for major points....I recommend this book to a broad range of clinicians as well as researchers who are interested in up-to-date and comprehensive review of the genetics of alcoholism...as well as concise reviews of powerful methods of genetic methodology...An excellent opportunity to broaden one's understanding of the genetics of this most important and destructive disorder."--The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
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This is the first volume to address in depth the genetic influences
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