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104 pp.
| Lucent |
March, 2010 |
LibraryISBN 978-1-4205-0144-5$32.45
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YADiseases & Disorders series.
One common foreword and a short introduction specific to each volume lead to chapters defining the condition and explaining diagnosis, treatment, and current research. The writing is straightforward but not particularly engaging. Some schematic drawings of human cells and organs are included, but most of the illustrations are generic photos. There are four other spring 2010 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Diseases & Disorders titles: Autism, Depression, Acne, and MRSA.