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This acclaimed text has been fully revised and updated, now incorporating issues including aging of the reproductive system, and updates on the chapters on conception and Gamete Transport and Fertilization, and Pregnancy.
Human Reproductive Biology, Third Edition emphasizes the biological and biomedical aspects of human reproduction, explains advances in reproductive science and discusses the choices and concerns of today. Generously illustrated in full color, the text provides current information about human reproductive anatomy and physiology.
The ideal book for courses on human reproductive biology - includes chapter introductions, sidebars on related topics of interest, chapter summaries and suggestions for further reading.
- All material competely updated with the latest research results, methods, and topics now organized to facilitate logical presentation of topics
- New chapters on Reproductive Senescence, Conception: Gamete Transport, Fertilization, Pregnancy: Maternal Aspects and Pregnancy: Fetal Development
- Full color illustrations
"...a superb job of creating a readable, aesthetically appealing textbook that provides a comprehensive overview of human reproductive biology."
- DOODY'S, 5 Stars!
"...the text of choice for any college-level course in human reproduction....This new edition easily laps the competition."
- Peter T. Ellison, John Cowles Professor of Anthropology, Harvard University
"[This] text provides an entree into virtually every aspect of human reproductive biology."
- Paul M. Wassarman, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York
"This is clearly the best text on reproduction available..."
- Cliff Jones, School of Medicine, University of South Dakota
“This is the most comprehensive text on human reproduction I've read.
- Wendy Trevathan, New Mexico State University