The 1,150 pages contain more information than any other comparable book. It is not a glossary or dictionary or review because all concepts are explained, not just defined or mentioned.;Covers the latest developments, usually missed in textbooks and monographs.;The broad range of modern genetics, of cell and molecular biology, biometry, etc. are included without glossing over the classical foundations.;The hundreds of simple and clear illustrations are vey useful for classroom purposes because they can be drawn on the blackboard or projected on a screen without taking much time to make the crucial points.;The cross-references among the entries tie the contents into an extremely useful comprehensive textbook.;The concise style leads the reader to the point without verbiage.;The etymology of the terms is explained.;The text is not intimidating and it is very easy to read because all the terms are explained within the book. Most of the biometrical procedures are presented by worked-out examples in a plain form, rarely or not found at all in other books.;It effectively reaches out to non-geneticists without compromising high scientific standards. Usually the most essential features of a concept are presented at the beginning of the entry, and the reader can go as far as she/he feels needed about the logic.;The WEB and e-mail addresses of databases and other sources of detailed information are very helpful.;A well selected list of about 1000 references, published mainly in the last couple of years, completes the volume.;The moderate price makes it a best buy, and an excellent choice to own for students, teachers, scientists, physicians, lawyers and all educated persons who cannot afford an entire library yet wish to be well informed.;