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An Introduction to Genetic Epidemiology
Lyle J. Palmer
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Description for An Introduction to Genetic Epidemiology
Paperback.
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. ... Read more
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. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861348975
SKU
V9781861348975
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99-50
About Lyle J. Palmer
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.
Reviews for An Introduction to Genetic Epidemiology
"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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more