Genetic Disorders of the Indian Subcontinent
Dhavendra . Ed(S): Kumar
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Description for Genetic Disorders of the Indian Subcontinent
Paperback. Editor(s): Kumar, Dhavendra. Num Pages: 608 pages, 82 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; MFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1066.
The Indian subcontinent is a vast land mass inhabited by over one billion people. Its rich and varied history is reflected by its numerous racial and ethnic groups and its distinct religious, cultural and social characteristics. Like many developing countries in Asia, it is passing through both demographic and epidemiological transitions whereby, at least in some parts, the diseases of severe poverty are being replaced by those of Westemisation; obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, for example. Indeed, as we move into the new millennium India has become a land of opposites; on the one hand there is still extensive poverty ... Read more
The Indian subcontinent is a vast land mass inhabited by over one billion people. Its rich and varied history is reflected by its numerous racial and ethnic groups and its distinct religious, cultural and social characteristics. Like many developing countries in Asia, it is passing through both demographic and epidemiological transitions whereby, at least in some parts, the diseases of severe poverty are being replaced by those of Westemisation; obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, for example. Indeed, as we move into the new millennium India has become a land of opposites; on the one hand there is still extensive poverty ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
Number of Pages
608
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048162628
SKU
V9789048162628
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99-15
Reviews for Genetic Disorders of the Indian Subcontinent
From the reviews of the first edition: "To the best of our knowledge, this is the only book written and compiled to focus on human genetics and genetic disorders in relation to people of the Indian subcontinent. It is hoped that the reader will have a good overview and background information on the key subjects ranging from social ... Read more