Encyclopedia of the Human Genome, 5 Volume Set

"Remarkably comprehensive, this set contains articles dealing with both current aspects and historical development of human genomic analysis, interpreted broadly." CHOICEThe Encyclopedia of the Human Genome (EHG) is the only major reference source devoted to the scientific basis of human genetics and genomics research and its ethical, philosophical, and commercial ramifications. It presents a comprehensive and rigorously detailed overview of current research and its groundbreaking applications, and examines many peripheral topics surrounding the field such as law, ethics, medicine and public health, history, religion and industry.Encyclopedia of the Human Genome (EHG) includes: 5 Volumes 5,000 pages 3 million words 1,047 original, peer-reviewed articles Contributions from 1,400 of the world's leading experts 1,500 illustrations "An excellent addition to library collections supporting genome research; recommended for academic libraries." LIBRARY JOURNALS

David N. Cooper has been Professor of Human Molecular Genetics at Cardiff University since 1996. His research interests focus largely on molecular mechanisms of mutagenesis and genotype-phenotype relationships in a variety of different inherited disorders, population genetics, gene expression, cancer genetics, growth hormone genetics, and molecular evolution.