Kahn (speech pathology and audiology, Miami U., Oxford, Ohio) offers readers basic information about the genetic syndrome called Waardenburg (WS) in all its forms. Coverage includes definition of the basic genetic concepts; the major and minor phenotypic features of four types of WS; identifying, diagnosing, and treating patients with WS; counseling families who have the gene for WS; and resources for appropriate referral and treatment for WS patients. Because the phenotype of WS resembles several other genetic and physical conditions such as albinism, piebaldism, and vitiligo, these conditions are also summarized and compared to WS in the text. Illustrated with color photographs. For practicing speech and language pathologists and audiologists, ophthalmologists, nurses, physicians, general practitioners, geneticists, psychologists, and school teachers. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)