| An Introduction to Genetic Epidemiology Contributor(s): Palmer, Lyle J. (Editor), Burton, Paul R. (Editor), Davey Smith, George (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1861348983 ISBN-13: 9781861348982 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $125.35 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2011 Annotation: Genetic epidemiology is a rapidly developing field, and one in which epidemiologists and public health students now need to acquire considerable knowledge where, in the past, a minimal overview had sufficed. Yet, until now, there has been no current text appropriate for them. This major new book fills the gap, bringing together leading experts in the field to provide an introduction to genetic epidemiology that begins with a primer in human molecular genetics, requiring no substantive prior specialist knowledge. It continues through all the standard methods in population genetics and genetic epidemiology required for an excellent grounding in the field. The book contains discussion of the public health aspects of the new genetics, and of epidemiological methods for studying genes and environmental factors in complex diseases. An Introduction to Genetic Epidemiology also includes a glossary and guide for further reading. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Epidemiology - Medical | Public Health |
| Dewey: 616.042 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.8" W x 9.5" (1.30 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Genetic epidemiology is a very rapidly developing field that has acquired a central role in modern biomedical science. Until now there has been no comprehensive introductory text for students and academics who do not have specialised training in statistics or genetics. This book begins with a primer in human molecular genetics and then examines standard methods in population genetics and genetic epidemiology required for an adequate grounding in the field. Among much else, the book contains discussion of the public health aspects of the new genetics, and of epidemiological methods for studying genes and environmental factors in complex diseases. Written by leading international experts and supplemented by a glossary and in-chapter guides to further reading, this essential textbook will be widely welcomed by teachers and students on many courses internationally. |