Psychiatric Genetics

Written by two experts in the field of psychiatric genetics, this volume covers such areas as: methods in psychiatric genetics; alcoholism; affective disorders; schizophrenia; the genetics of anxiety disorders; the genetics of antisocial personality disorder; and Alzheimer's disease.

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This introductory text is written by two experts in the field of psychiatric genetics in a clear and accessible style. It is designed to familiarize readers with this expanding field even if they have little experience with psychiatry or genetics in the past. The treatment is broad enough that many people with a basic scientific background can learn about the area and can use it as a reference.