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Statistical Methods in Genetic Epidemiology

By: Duncan C. Thomas

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Statistical Methods in Genetic Epidemiology

By: Duncan C. Thomas

This well-organized and clearly written text has a unique focus on methods of identifying the joint effects of genes and environment on disease patterns. It follows the natural sequence of research, taking readers through the study designs and statistical analysis techniques for determining whether a trait runs in families, testing hypotheses about whether a familial tendency is due to genetic or environmental factors or both, estimating the parameters of a genetic model, localizing and ultimately isolating the responsible genes, and finally characterizing their effects in the population. Examples from the literature on the genetic epidemiology of breast and colorectal cancer, among other diseases, illustrate this process. Although the book is oriented primarily towards graduate students in epidemiology, biostatistics and human genetics, it will also serve as a comprehensive reference work for researchers. Introductory chapters on molecular biology, Mendelian genetics, epidemiology, statistics, and population genetics will help make the book accessible to those coming from one of these fields without a background in the others. It strikes a good balance between epidemiologic study designs and statistical methods of data analysis.

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Oxford University Press

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ISBN 10

0199748055

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9780199748051

Statistical Methods in Environmental Epidemiology

By: Duncan C. Thomas

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Statistical Methods in Environmental Epidemiology

By: Duncan C. Thomas

A systematic treatment of the statistical challenges that arise in environmental health studies and the use epidemiologic data in formulating public policy, at a level suitable for graduate students and epidemiologic researchers.

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450

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0191552682

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9780191552687

Living Otherwise

Students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities as Agents in Educational Contexts

By: Duncan P. Mercieca

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Students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities as Agents in Educational Contexts

By: Duncan P. Mercieca

...One of the classroom assistants, Irene, decided to tell Ruth a story around the giving of invitations for her birthday party while she was feeding her. Mummy Sylvia was going to give a big party to celebrate Ruth’s birthday and a number of guests were to be invited, amongst them the classroom staff. At this point, Irene started asking Ruth whether she wanted to invite Duncan. Ruth signed no. Irene repeated verbally Ruth’s sign. No, then, shall we invite Jasmine? No again. Shall we invite Irene? No also. Shall we invite Ritienne? Again a negative answer. Shall we invite Joanne? Yes. Irene said: you only want Joanne at your party? And Ruth put her hand in front of her chest and laughed, moving her right leg in the air, an action which she normally does when enjoying herself. The teaching staff were suddenly involved and very interested in this play and asked Irene to go through the story with Ruth all over again. They suggested that this time Irene should change the sequence of their names recounted to Ruth. And so she did. But once more Ruth only invited Joanne for her birthday party. The whole process was repeated several times, still with Joanne being the only person chosen from the school staff. The teaching staff now was participating and commenting on Ruth’s responses. They tried to reason with Ruth in vain and persuade her in various ways to change her mind. Their arguments were similar to the following: You say no to Jasmine, but she is the one who escorts you home everyday – now is that fair? And Duncan, who loves you so much and spends so much time with you – don’t you want to invite him to your party? The staff members became concerned at Ruth’s refusals and not a little offended. There were moments when Joanne was trying to excuse herself and explain why she thought that Ruth would choose her. She tried to convince the others that Ruth was only joking, that in reality she does want to invite all of them... (p.140) This book addresses the question of agency that children with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) have in educational contexts. When children have such severe impairment, the idea of their agency often does not cross the mind of adults around them. However this book draws upon the work of Jacques Derrida, Félix Guattari and Gilles Deleuze in relation to nine stories on engaging with children with PMLD, showing to readers the profound influence that children have upon the lives and actions

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174

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Springer Science & Business Media

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9462091315

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9789462091313

The Welfare of Children

By: Duncan Lindsey

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The Welfare of Children

By: Duncan Lindsey

Takes a critical look at the child welfare system, finding that the emphasis on abuse has produced a system that serves largely as a last resort for only the worst and most dramatic cases in child welfare. This book is a blueprint for the comprehensive reform of the child welfare system.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0195136713

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9780195136715

Arts, Ideas, and Civilization

By: Jack A. Hobbs,Robert L. Duncan

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Arts, Ideas, and Civilization

By: Jack A. Hobbs,Robert L. Duncan

A survey of the major developments of Western civilization as expressed through literature, art, and music. These arts have been integrated in order to provide a coherent introduction to the humanities and to the ways in which human beings conceive and express their understanding of life and the world--Introduction.

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0130535621

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9780130535627

Congressional Quarterly's Politics in America

1998, the 105th Congress

By: Philip D. Duncan,Christine C. Lawrence

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Congressional Quarterly's Politics in America

1998, the 105th Congress

By: Philip D. Duncan,Christine C. Lawrence

The best and first available guide to the members of the newly elected Congress is "Politics in America". Readers will discover "who's who" on Capitol Hill, thanks to profiles of the newly elected as well as incumbents. Key facts are highlighted--biographical data, committee assignments, election results, votes on key issues, and more. The CD-ROM includes all member information, photos, and maps from the book. 600 photos. 75 illustrations.

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CQ-Roll Call Group Books

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0871879174

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9780871879172

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Statistical Methods in Genetic Epidemiology

Statistical Methods in Genetic Epidemiology

Statistical Methods in Environmental Epidemiology

Statistical Methods in Environmental Epidemiology

Living Otherwise

Living Otherwise

The Welfare of Children

The Welfare of Children

Arts, Ideas, and Civilization

Arts, Ideas, and Civilization

Congressional Quarterly's Politics in America

Congressional Quarterly's Politics in America

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