Synopsis Hereditary diseases are those diseases which are inherited. The phenomenon of inheritance that is the transmission of characteristics from generation to generation in a family has been recognised for thousand of years.Hereditary diseases are given competent and scientific coverage in this volume. The contents are: Mendel’s law of heredity; Mutation; Sex linked inheritance; determination of sex; Human blood groups; Heteroploidy; Biochemical genetics; Human genetics; Action of gene; Inborn errors of metabolism; Disorders of the immune system; Chromosomal abnormalities; genetic advice etc. Profusely illustrated account of hereditary diseases will prove a vade mecum to academic and professionals in the field alike.