Jewish Genetic Disorders: A Layman's Guide

by Ernest L. Abel

Book Overview

This guide to genetic disorders that tend to affect the Jewish population more than the non-Jewish begins with a short history of the Jews and basic facts concerning genetics and genetic disorders. The information that follows is categorized under blood, cancers, central nervous system, connective tissue, gastrointestinal, metabolic or endocrine, respiratory, sensory, and skin. Included for each disorder is information on variations, frequency,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786440872
• ISBN13: 9780786440870
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher