An introduction to medical genetics / J.A. Fraser Roberts and Marcus E. Pembrey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roberts, J. A. Fraser (John Alexander Fraser), 1899-1987.

Contributor:

Pembrey, Marcus E.

Series:

Oxford medical publications

Oxford medical publications.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical genetics.

Genetics, Medical.

Genetic Diseases, Inborn.

Medical Subjects:

Genetics, Medical.

Genetic Diseases, Inborn.

Physical Description:

xvi, 394 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Edition:

Eighth edition.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1985.

Summary:

This popular introductory survey has been completely revised and updated. There are two new chapters covering genetic engineering and prenatal diagnosis, and the chapters on chromosome abnormalities and on molecular genetics and the hemoglobinopathies have been rewritten. Overall, the new edition synthesizes classical and molecular medical genetics and combines an introduction to the role of genetics in medicine with a deliberate attempt to develop those areas that are the special concern of the practicing clinical geneticist. From reviews of the seventh edition: "Recommended for physicians, medical students, and graduate and undergraduate students, including those with little or no background knowledge of medical genetics....I also recommend the present edition of this classic...for genetic associate training programs, since it presents a broad and accurate approach to medical genetics."--American Journal of Human Genetics

Notes:

Includes indexes.

Bibliographies: pages 370-381.

ISBN:

0192614096

OCLC:

11497938