By Michael R Cummings

Providing in-depth but obtainable insurance, Cummings's HUMAN HEREDITY ideas AND concerns, 8th version, attracts from the most up-tp-date examine in genetics because it provides the newest demanding situations dealing with physicians, researchers, and society. Designed for the introductory genetics or heredity path, this concise, well-written, and well-illustrated textual content combines thorough insurance with a solid complement and media package deal that gives a wealth of analysis tools--including the personalized studying paths of CengageNOW™. the recent 8th version contains streamlined paintings, bankruptcy sidebars that tackle daily matters, and diverse situations that assist you examine difficult judgements. Written by means of a extensively revered genetics authority, HUMAN HEREDITY ideas AND matters is understood for its student-friendly presentation that introduces advanced themes and demanding ideas with special common sense, with out oversimplifying. Demonstrating the method of technological know-how whereas concentrating on uncomplicated genetics recommendations, the textual content supplies a operating wisdom of heredity with no the rigorous scientific/quantitative information. It discusses a number of the genetic companies which are now developing--highlighting the social relevance and real-world purposes for your different classes and private existence. Emphasizing appropriate matters, the textual content equips you with the perception to make educated judgements approximately your individual well-being and public coverage, in addition to teaches you ways to acknowledge genetic issues, their reasons, and their styles of inheritance.