Medical firsts: from Hippocrates to the human genome
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Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2004.
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vii, 232 pages : ill. ; 25 cm.
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0471401757 (Cloth)

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 216-225) and index.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Adler, R. E. (2004). Medical firsts: from Hippocrates to the human genome. Hoboken, N.J., John Wiley & Sons.

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Adler, Robert E., 1946-. 2004. Medical Firsts: From Hippocrates to the Human Genome. Hoboken, N.J., John Wiley & Sons.

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Adler, Robert E., 1946-, Medical Firsts: From Hippocrates to the Human Genome. Hoboken, N.J., John Wiley & Sons, 2004.

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Adler, Robert E. Medical Firsts: From Hippocrates to the Human Genome. Hoboken, N.J., John Wiley & Sons, 2004.

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