Gersen SL, Keagle MB (eds): The principles of clinical cytogenetics, 2nd edn. Humana Press, 2005 (ISBN 1-58829-300-9), hardcover, $145.00

Hum Genet (2005) 117: 292293

DOI 10.1007/s00439-005-1292-1BOOK REVIEWJohn C. K. BarberGersen SL, Keagle MB (eds): The principles of clinical cytogenetics, 2nd

edn. Humana Press, 2005 (ISBN 1-58829-300-9), hardcover, $145.00Published online: 11 May 2005

Springer-Verlag 2005This is the second edition of a book that achieves its aim

of providing a comprehensive description of the basic

concepts involved in chromosome analysis in a single

volume, while at the same time producing a summary of

sucient depth to be of value to the practicing genetics

professional. Thus, this book will not only be of value

to clinical cytogeneticists but also to all those who request cytogenetic testing and interpret the results for

patients. Medical and science students will also nd this

a solid introduction to the eld.This second edition is divided into six sections. Section I has three chapters dealing with basic concepts and

background. These include a brief history of the early

breakthroughs in cytogenetics, an introduction to

chromosome structure and cell division, as well as a

chapter which deals with...