The Discovery and Significance of the Blood Groups is a comprehen- sive account of the blood groups, and their biological and clinical sig- nificance. It traces a history of their discoverywith all the feuds, the frauds, and the tales of generosity and genius along the wayshow- ing how each blood group emerged over time and how things stand today. It is a deft combination of academic exactitude and colorful memoirs. Includes: figures, tables, illustrations, glossary, bibliography and index.