| Description |
xvi, 272 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. The Basics: Epidemiologic Foundations of Psychiatric Genetics -- Ch. 3. Variations on a Theme: Causal and Clinical Heterogeneity -- Ch. 4. Mathematical Models of Inheritance -- Ch. 5. Molecular Genetics and Mental Illness -- Ch. 6. Clinical Applications of Psychiatric Genetics -- Ch. 7. The Future of Psychiatric Genetics |
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Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. The Basics: Epidemiologic Foundations of Psychiatric Genetics -- Ch. 3. Variations on a Theme: Causal and Clinical Heterogeneity -- Ch. 4. Mathematical Models of Inheritance -- Ch. 5. Molecular Genetics and Mental Illness -- Ch. 6. Clinical Applications of Psychiatric Genetics --Ch. 7. The Future of Psychiatric Genetics |
| Summary |
This volume offers a comprehensive and readable introduction to the science and practice of psychiatric genetics. The authors illuminate the complex interplay of genes and environmental factors involved in the causation and expression of frequently encountered disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and Alzheimer disease. Outlining important recent findings, the book describes not only what scientists have learned, but also how these discoveries have been made. Clinicians, students, and researchers will gain the basic knowledge they need to evaluate reports of genetic research, understand implications for treatment, and communicate genetic information to clients and families |
| Notes |
Pbk. ed. titled: Genetics of mental disorders : what practitioners and students need to know |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-256) and index |
| Subject |
Medical genetics -- Psychological aspects.
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Mental illness -- Genetic aspects.
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Mental Disorders -- genetics.
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Genetic Diseases, Inborn -- genetics.
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Genetic Predisposition to Disease -- genetics.
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Genetic Predisposition to Disease.
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Psychiatry -- methods.
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| Author |
Tsuang, Debby W.
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Tsuang, Ming T., 1931-
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| LC no. |
99013077 |
| ISBN |
1572304790 (hard) |
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1572307390 (paperback) |
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