History and Development of Human Genetics, The: Progress in Different Countries

Book Overview

An international panel of speakers trace the progress of human genetics from its beginning to the present day, in various communities in different countries. Both fundamental advances and national developments are reviewed by scientists and historians from the USA, UK, France, Hungary, Japan, India, Russia, etc. Topics include: the development of the research and teaching of human genetics; of the technologies for screening, diagnosis, prediction, prevention and treatment of hereditary diseases; the distribution of these diseases in different communities and different countries; the pioneers and prominent figures in the field and their achievements.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9810209010
• ISBN13: 9789810209018
• Release Date: July 1992
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Length: 320 Pages