Reference, Genetics, Diseases, Biology & Life Sciences 

<p>Updated to reflect the newest changes in genetics, <b><i>Thompson & Thompson's Genetics in Medicine</b></i> returns as one of the most favored texts in this fascinating and rapidly evolving field. By integrating the <b>classic principles of human genetics</b> with <b>modern molecular genetics</b>, this medical reference book utilizes a variety of learning tools to help you understand a wide range of genetic disorders. </p><ul><b><li>Acquire the state-of-the-art knowledge you need</b> on the latest advances in molecular diagnostics, the Human Genome Project, pharmacogenetics, and bio-informatics.</li><li><b>Better understand the relationship between basic genetics and clinical medicine</b> with a variety of clinical case studies. </li><li><b>Recognize a wide range of genetic disorders</b> with visual guidance from more than 240 dynamic illustrations and high-quality photos.</li></ul><ul><b><li>Immerse yourself in updated graphics</b>, full-color text, illustrations, line diagrams, and clinical photos of genetic diseases.</li><li><b>Explore the latest genetic content available </b>in order to remain up to date on the most current trends in the field.</li><li><b>Take advantage of a double-page clinical case study section </b>that demonstrates and reinforces general principles of <b>disease inheritance</b>, <b>pathogenesis</b>, <b>diagnosis</b>, <b>management</b>, and <b>counseling</b>.</li><li><b>Enhance your critical thinking skills and better retain information. </b>Each chapter ends with up to 5 quick genetic "problems" related to what has just been reviewed, with answers provided in the back of the book. </li><li><b>Student Consult eBook version included with purchase. </b>This<b> enhanced eBook experience </b>allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. You'll also access <b>USMLE-style</b> and <b>multiple choice questions</b>.</li></ul> - from Amzon 

546 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm