The discovery and significance of the blood groups the discovery and significance of the blood groups by marion reid and ian shine 75 x 10 o 200 pp o hardback isbn 978 1 59572 422 9 o 3600 this book will be of interest to both the novice and the experienced blood banker as it elegantly brings history and science together . Request pdf on jul 1 2012 roberto reverberi published the discovery and significance of the blood groups find read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. The discovery and significance of the blood groups book read reviews from worlds largest community for readers. The discovery and significance of the blood groups is divided into 15 chapters of unequal length the first 12 chapters comprising approximately 100 pages are devoted to the discovery of the blood groups but also include a fascinating account of rhesus haemolytic disease of the newborn from the definition of the disease to the discovery of its pathophysiology treatment and prevention . The discovery and significance of the blood groups marion e reid ian shine sbb books 2012 medical 193 pages 0 reviews combining an historical account of the discoveries of each blood groups with up to date clinical data extended interviews with predomi nant physicians in the field bringing in vivid accounts of the discovery moments richly presented figures tables illustrations