Title: The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects, Third Edition (Library of Health and Living)
Publisher: Facts on File
Publication Date: 2008
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0816063966
ISBN 13: 9780816063963
Binding: hardcover
Edition: 3rd Edition
Condition: Good

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Praise for the previous edition:
"...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

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 considerably.

Substantially updated, 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.

Topics include:

Autism
Cancer
Chromosomal abnormalities
Ethics
Genetic counseling
Heart defects
Muscular dystrophy
Neural tube defects
Phenylketonuria
Prenatal diagnosis
Spina bifida
and much more.

About the Author

James Wynbrandt's books include works on popular music, political humor, and genetic disorders. He's also written for television, radio, and the theater. He lives in New York City.

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