Essential Reproduction, 8th Edition

Essential Reproduction provides an accessible account of the fundamentals of reproduction within the context of cutting-edge knowledge and examples of its application. The eighth edition of this internationally best-selling title provides a multidisciplinary approach integrating anatomy, physiology, genetics, behaviour, biochemistry, molecular biology and clinical science, to give thorough coverage of the study of mammalian reproduction.

Key features:

• Contains discussion of the latest on conceptual, informational and applied aspects of reproduction
• New pedagogical features such as clinical case studies at the end of each chapter
• Better use of boxed material to improve separation of narrative text from ancillary information
• Highlighted key words for ease of reference relate to summary of key points
• Introduction now split into two sections
• Expanded content in Fetal challenges, and Society and reproduction
• Substantial rearrangement and updating in Making sperm, Controlling fertility, and Restoring fertility