Essential Reproduction (Essentials) [Paperback]

Martin H. Johnson (Author), Barry Everitt (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0632042877 | ISBN-13: 978-0632042876 | Publication Date: January 15, 2000 | Edition: 5

"Essential Reproduction" provides a completely integrated and multidisciplinary approach to the study of reproduction. The book is for all students taking courses in reproductive physiology, whether in medicine or in science.

The book spans the disciplines of anatomy, physiology, behavioral science, endocrinology, immunology, genetics and clinical science. It draws out the general, fundamental principles of reproduction, and makes clear the differences between species in relevant areas - often in tabular form or as illustrations for clarity of presentation.

The new edition of this popular text is in full color and has been revised and updated. A new chapter on gender and sexuality is now included.

Editorial Reviews

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Reviews of previous editions

"...this is an excellent book which can be recommended highly as a standard undergraduate text, but which will also prove a pleasurable read to many more senior endocrinologists."
The Endocrinologist

"I have rarely enjoyed reading a book so much and would strongly recommend it to all trainee obstetricians and gynaecologists and to all undergraduate medical and science students requiring a thorough introduction to human reproduction and to all requiring insight into the miracle of reproduction in man."
South African Medical Journal

"The authors teach reproduction at Cambridge University and this superbly produced book is written for medical, veterinary, and science students."
British Medical Journal

"All the major areas of reproduction are covered from sexual differentiation, regulation of gonadal function, action of steroids, implantation and establishment of placentation, maternal recognition and support of pregnancy, fetal physiology, events associated with parturition, lactation and maternal behaviour."
British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Book Description

Essential Reproduction" provides a completely integrated and multidisciplinary approach to the study of reproduction for all students taking courses in reproductive physiology, whether in medicine or in science. The book spans the disciplines of anatomy, physiology, behavioural science, endocrinology, immunology, genetics and clinical science. It draws out the general, fundamental principles of reproduction, and makes clear the differences between species in relevant areas - often in tabular form or as illustrations for clarity of presentation. The new edition of this popular text is in full colour and has been revised and updated. A new chapter on gender and sexuality is now included.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 285 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 5 edition (January 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0632042877
• ISBN-13: 978-0632042876
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,693,761 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Clear, concise, and covers most current knowledge.., May 9, 2000

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Budi Marjono - See all my reviews

This review is from: Essential Reproduction (Essentials) (Paperback)

A short, biceps-friendly "textbook" on reproduction that covers most of the current knowledge in the field. Very well organized, and beautifully set up. Look at those colorful pictures and diagrams. I enjoy reading this book very much. But, when we were preparing for our endocrinology exam, we found something in table 3.4, p.39, on luteinizing hormone structure - it says that the beta-subunit of LH has two carobohydrate chains (instead of one?). Hopefully it's just a small typo. Well, nobody's perfect. I still give it nine out of ten.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Course Book, March 31, 2000

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Kathy (San Diego) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Essential Reproduction (Essentials) (Paperback)

I am currently using this book for a college course. The book is perfect for people first learning about mammal reproduction. The book is clearly organized into subjects. I recommend this book for people who want a foundation in reproduction.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!, February 13, 2011

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This review is from: Essential Reproduction (Essentials) (Paperback)

Great book! Perfect for learning about reproduction, especially in the human. It goes into a good amount of detail about the hormones that help in this life-long process, but it is not over-bearing. You will not need to keep a medical dictionary at your side to read it!