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Genetic Rounds : A Doctor's Encounters in the Field That Revolutionized Medicine by Robert Marion (2009, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKaplan Publishing
ISBN-101607144603
ISBN-139781607144601
eBay Product ID (ePID)102905945
Product Key Features
Number of Pages304 Pages
Publication NameGenetic Rounds : a Doctor's Encounters in the Field That Revolutionized Medicine
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
SubjectGenetics, Medical
TypeTextbook
AuthorRobert Marion
Subject AreaBiography & Autobiography, Medical
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight15.9 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-019110
Reviews'The River Kings' Road is the intriguingly twisted tale oftreachery and magic behind a brutal massacre and theimpacts this unspeakable act has on the two survivors, onthose who perpetrated it, on those who investigated it, andon those who tried to turn it to even more evil ends. It'salso a tale that examines unsparingly the issue of to whatdegree the ends justify the means . . . or not.'—L. E. Modesitt, Jr., New York Times bestsellingauthor of The Saga of Recluce series, "…well-told collection…"-New York Times "…a straightforward, and often poignant, collection of true stories."-American Journal of Human Genetics "…[Robert Marion] is a sympathetic advocate for his patients who lucidly interprets complex medical conditions for lay readers."-Publishers Weekly " ...part medical detective story, part scientific tour de force, and part highly personal and emotional story…" -Perri Klass, MD,author ofTreatment Kind and Fair: Letters to a Young Doctor "It is thus his affinity for personal closeness and pursuit of true human understanding with his patients that distinguish Dr. Marion - and his text - as "the human side of the genetic revolution." -Andrew Thibedeau, J.D., is a Fellow with the Council for Responsible Genetics. "...[Marion] is a sympathetic advocate for his patients who lucidly interprets complex medical conditions for lay readers." -AUCD Digest.com, 'The River Kings' Road drew me in with the characters, allof whom felt real and reacted realistically for the setting. . . .The heroes are heroic because of the choices they make ontheir journey, choices that would test the very best . . . andworst . . . in all of us. . . . It's a story where the simplestchoice could have drastic consequences, and where thelowliest of peasants can change the fate of a kingdom.'—Joshua Palmatier, author of The Vacant Throne
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal616/.042092 B
SynopsisDr. Robert Marion is revered throughout the world of medicine for eloquently portraying the tumultuous life of an intern and young resident in his classic autobiographiesThe Intern BluesandLearning to Play God. Now this treasured storyteller returns to chronicle his real-life adventures in the world of pediatric genetics.InGenetic Rounds, Marion challenges our assumptions about how genetics can and should be used in pediatric medicine. He reveals his emotional side in stories of triumph and heart-break as he deals with new treatments for crushing childhood diseases and disorders. And along the way, Marion shares his personal dilemmas with ethical issues concerning genetics-should he or shouldn't he tell friends of the family that their daughter will most likely suffer from an uncommon disorder as she gets older?Marion engages readers as he evolves during thirty years of practice as a medical geneticist. Just as the study of genetics has changed dramatically during that time, so have Marion's beliefs and practices. He shares with readers the frustration of being able to diagnose a disease without the ability to cure it. And he conveys his joy at being able to help manage or prevent chronic conditions that just a few years ago would have been death sentences. These are the universal themes of what is sure to be Marion's next medical classic.
LC Classification NumberRB155.M345 2009
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