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This book is an expansive study of retinitis pigmentosa and allied eye diseases, with a particular emphasis on their hereditary nature. It traces the history of research into these conditions from the invention of the ophthalmoscope to the early 20th century, exploring the work of pioneers like Nettleship and Leber who first described and classified these diseases. The book also includes extensive data on the inheritance of these conditions, with detailed pedigrees and statistical observations. The author examines the various theories on the etiology of retinitis pigmentosa and allied diseases, and explores the racial and geographical distribution of the diseases. The book concludes with a discussion of the broader implications of the research presented, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the hereditary nature of these conditions for effective prevention and treatment. This book will be of interest to ophthalmologists, geneticists, and anyone interested in the history of medicine and the understanding of human traits.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an expansive study of retinitis pigmentosa and allied eye diseases, with a particular emphasis on their hereditary nature. It traces the history of research into these conditions from the invention of the ophthalmoscope to the early 20th century, exploring the work of pioneers like Nettleship and Leber who first described and classified these diseases. The book also includes extensive data on the inheritance of these conditions, with detailed pedigrees and statistical observations. The author examines the various theories on the etiology of retinitis pigmentosa and allied diseases, and explores the racial and geographical distribution of the diseases. The book concludes with a discussion of the broader implications of the research presented, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the hereditary nature of these conditions for effective prevention and treatment. This book will be of interest to ophthalmologists, geneticists, and anyone interested in the history of medicine and the understanding of human traits. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527893245_0
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