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Williams-Beuren Syndrome: Research, Evaluation, and Treatment
Colleen A. Morris (Ed.)
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Description for Williams-Beuren Syndrome: Research, Evaluation, and Treatment
Hardback. Researchers and clinicians in genetics, pediatrics, and psychiatry/psychology will find in this volume a wealth of current information on WBS, as well as valuable insights into future research possibilities. Editor(s): Morris, Colleen A.; Lenhoff, Howard M.; Wang, Paul P. Num Pages: 384 pages, 29, 18 black & white halftones, 11 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: MFN; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 635.
Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS) is a genetic condition characterized by low IQ, cardiovascular malformations, dysmorphic facial features, and a striking pattern of behaviors, weaknesses, and strengths, such as musical and verbal abilities, extraordinary friendliness, empathy, and social grace. Because the typical psychological and cognitive profile is unique, examination of this syndrome sheds light on how the human brain is organized and how different aspects of cognition and behavior arise. Williams-Beuren Syndrome offers concise, comprehensive coverage of WBS research and its clinical implications, including its genetics and molecular biology, neurobiological and behavioral traits, and medical problems and their management. Each chapter emphasizes ... Read more
Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS) is a genetic condition characterized by low IQ, cardiovascular malformations, dysmorphic facial features, and a striking pattern of behaviors, weaknesses, and strengths, such as musical and verbal abilities, extraordinary friendliness, empathy, and social grace. Because the typical psychological and cognitive profile is unique, examination of this syndrome sheds light on how the human brain is organized and how different aspects of cognition and behavior arise. Williams-Beuren Syndrome offers concise, comprehensive coverage of WBS research and its clinical implications, including its genetics and molecular biology, neurobiological and behavioral traits, and medical problems and their management. Each chapter emphasizes ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
637g
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD, United States
ISBN
9780801882128
SKU
V9780801882128
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About Colleen A. Morris (Ed.)
Colleen A. Morris, M.D. is a professor and chief of the Division of Genetics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Howard M. Lenhoff, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Developmental and Cell Biology at the School of Biological Sciences, University of California, Irvine, and an adjunct professor at the University of ... Read more
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