Product Description

Human Genetics and Genomics, Third Edition, is the new rendition of the classic textbook Human Genetics: A Problem-Based Approach. Thoroughly updated and restructured, this brand new edition uses both a classic didactic approach to teach basic genetic concepts and a problem-based approach to demonstrate the clinical applications of genetics in medical practice. By combining both these approaches, Human Genetics and Genomics is suitable both as a textbook for genetics courses, and as a bridge into the clinical environment.

The third edition features greater emphasis on cutting edge technologies and the latest genetic issues, and a vast array of new pedagogy, such as:

• Clinical snapshots covering major genetic disorders
• Ethical Implications boxes discussing related ethical issues
• Key summary points at the beginning of each chapter and Q&As at the end of each chapter for self-assessment
• Hot topics covering new and emerging areas in genetics
• Recommended reading for each chapter
• A companion website at www.blackwellpublishing.com/korfgenetics

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #325577 in Books
• Published on: 2006-12-05
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .56" h x 8.48" w x 10.80" l, 1.98 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Review
"Genetics and Genomics is an excellent text book. It covers the topic in an easy to understand way and makes easy reading of what can be a complex topic to understand. It is beautifully illustrated with diagrams which aid understanding of the text, and key ponts are highlighted through out. A very thorough and well writtern text book which is a must for students and doctors who need better understanding of genetics." Medical Student, Manchester University

"Genetics is one of the fastest developing areas of medicine and therefore a vital part of any medical student's understanding. This book gives a very good introduction to the topic, in easy to read chapters with self-test questions and plenty of references to clinical practice." Medical Student, Cambridge University

Book Info
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Brandon/Hill Medical List selection. Reflects recent advances in the field. For students in medical genetics. Each chapter includes a discussion of the ways principles can be incorporated into everyday practice. Includes 300 illustrations, study questions, and personal essays. Previous edition: c1996. Softcover.

From the Back Cover
Human Genetics and Genomics, 3rd edition, the new rendition of the classic textbook Human Genetics: A Problem-Based Approach, merges basic genetic principles with clinical applications of genetics in medical practice. By presenting the core concepts of human genetics while maintaining an emphasis on a problem-based learning and clinical approach, the third edition of Human Genetics and Genomics acts both as a textbook for genetics courses, and a bridge into the clinical environment.

Features include enhanced emphasis on microbiology content, a chapter devoted to laboratory techniques, and a vast array of new pedagogy, such as:

• Recommended readings for each chapter


• "Clinical snapshots" covering major genetic disorders and integrating a clinical approach


• Ethics boxes covering ethical implications in genetics


• Key points at the beginning of each chapter for a quick summary and Q&As at the end of each chapter for self-testing


• "Hot topics" sections at the ends of chapters covering new and emerging areas in genetics