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An Introduction to Genetic Epidemiology (Health & Society Series)

An Introduction to Genetic Epidemiology (Health & Society Series)

by George Davey Smith (Editor), PaulBurton (Editor), LyleJ.Palmer (Editor)

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    Paperback 2011

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    Hardcover 2011

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Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 256
 Publisher: Policy Press
Published: 31 May 2011
ISBN 10: 1861348975
ISBN 13: 9781861348975

Media Reviews
A very interesting and understandable, yet quite detailed, account of techniques used in a rapidly advancing field. 5* review on Amazon.co.uk
This is a sobering must-read for anyone who wishes to know how genetic epidemiology may change how we understand, treat or prevent human disease. Robert Elston, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
This book should be incredibly useful to students and researchers at all levels in genetic epidemiology. For students it offers an eminently readable and accessible foundation, and for researchers, a superb source to fill in missing pieces in our knowledge. Ezra Susser, Professor of Epidemiology and Psychiatry, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, and New York State Psychiatric Institute
Author Bio
Lyle J. Palmer is Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto, Canada. Paul R Burton is Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at the University of Leicester, UK. George Davey Smith is Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Bristol, UK.