Consanguinity in Context will appeal to a wide readership, from clinicians and geneticists to anthropologists and social scientists. Written in an approachable manner, with excellent illustrations and relevant background information, this book is the essential guide to the controversial medical and social issue of intra-familial marriage.

An essential guide to the sensitive topic of cousin marriage, examining its social, medical, political and legal connotations.

'? a comprehensive, balanced overview of consanguinity ? this book treats consanguinity like a prism - turning the subject this way and that to capture different reflections, both positive and negative ? Packed with fascinating facts on the history of consanguinity, and statistics comparing practices and resources between countries, Consanguinity in Context makes for 'must read' material on a complex, often controversial, issue.' OrphaNews Europe