Human Reproductive Biology / Edition 3

by Richard E. Jones, Kristin H. Lopez PhD

Overview

Human Reproductive Biology, Third Edition, explains today's advances in reproductive science and discusses the choices and concerns that are a major part of our lives. It has been fully updated to include the latest medical research into human reproduction and associated health concerns, including new treatments and technologies. The text covers the biological fundamentals, and looks at current topics such as aging of the male and female reproductive systems, hormone therapies, fertility studies and treatments, sexual behavior, and the latest issues related to pregancy.

Intended for those studying reproductive biology, endocrinology, developmental biology and related areas, this updated book will also be useful for researchers and medical practitioners looking for a current, authoritative reference.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780120884650
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	03/17/2006
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	624
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 10.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Richard E. Jones has published more than 100 research papers in his field and has received the NIH Research Career Development Award for his research efforts in the study of reproductive biology and endocrinology. In 1990 he received the Student Organization for Alumni Relations Teaching Recognition Award for his teaching of an annual undergraduate course, Human Reproductive Biology, and a course on human anatomy. Dr. Jones obtained his B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley. He is now Professor Emeritus of Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, where his research interests include reproductive biology as well as reproductive endocrinology.

Kristin H. Lopez obtained her MA and PhD at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research interests include morphological and physiological aspects of vertebrate reproduction and development, especially sex differentiation and ovarian function in reptiles and amphibians. She has enthusiastically supported the development of young scientists through teaching, textbook development, outreach, and programs to increase diverse representation in STEM.

Table of Contents

Part I: The Adult Female and Male Reproductive SystemsChapter 1: The Brain and Pituitary GlandChapter 2: The Female Reproductive SystemChapter 3: The Menstrual CycleChapter 4: The Male Reproductive SystemPart II: Sex Differentiation and DevelopmentChapter 5: Sexual Differentiation Chapter 6: PubertyChapter 7: Reproductive AgingPart III: ProcreationChapter 8: The Human Sexual ResponseChapter 9: Gamete Transport and FertilizationChapter 10: PregnancyChapter 11: Labor and BirthChapter 12: The Neonate and the New ParentsPart IV: Fertility and Its Control Chapter 13: Human Population Growth and Family Planning Chapter 14: ContraceptionChapter 15: Induced AbortionChapter 16: InfertilityPart V: Special Topics in Human Reproductive BiologyChapter 17: Brain SexChapter 18: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

What People are Saying About This

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Completely revised and updated for this third edition!

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Helen H. Kim, MD (University of Chicago)
Description: This is the third edition of a comprehensive textbook covering human reproductive biology. It begins with chapters on the basic biology of reproduction, but it also reviews clinical topics such as pregnancy, contraception, induced abortion, and infertility. The emphasis, however, is on the basic biology of human reproductive biology. The previous edition was published in 1997.
Purpose: As the authors point out, advances in human reproduction appear in the media almost daily, and reproductive biology is relevant to people of all ages. The purpose of this book, according to the editors' preface, "is to give college students a solid foundation in understanding the human reproductive system so that they can critically evaluate and interpret new findings as they prepare for careers in reproductive biology and medicine." The authors succeed in producing a comprehensive textbook that illuminates human reproductive biology.
Audience: This would be ideal for a college level course on human reproductive biology, but it would also be useful for graduate students who might require background on human reproduction. The book might be useful in undergraduate endocrinology or physiology courses as well. Because the book is very readable, it may also be of interest to clinical practitioners of endocrinology, obstetrics and gynecology, or urology who might want to examine clinical problems from a different perspective. The book offers updates on relevant basic biology (sexual differentiation) and also considers an evolutionary perspective (orgasm, scrotum, menopause, morning sickness) or cross-cultural perspective (human mating systems).
Features: The book is divided into five parts covering adult female and male reproductive systems; sexual differentiation and development; procreation; fertility and its control; special topics in human reproduction biology, which includes chapters on brain sex and sexually transmitted diseases. The earlier chapters provide basic biology background and the later chapters address clinical topics. The clinical chapters will not have enough specific information for practitioners, but they provide clinical background for students of biology or physiology. Highlight boxes present topics of special interest, such as "Trading of Cells between Fetus and Mom during Pregnancy" or "Maternal and Paternal Genetic Imprinting." The new edition includes clear color illustrations, as well as black-and-white figures that augment the text. Also new to this edition are expanded references and a chapter on reproductive aging.
Assessment: This is a useful addition to the field of reproductive biology. Since the publication of the previous edition, numerous advances have been made in the study of human reproduction. The authors have updated and revised their book with the goal of providing the latest available findings. They have done a superb job of creating a readable, aesthetically appealing textbook that provides a comprehensive overview of human reproductive biology.

Doody's Review Service

A well-planned and well-executed text for an undergraduate biology course, suitable for students with or without prior college background in biology. Presents the current state of knowledge about human reproductive anatomy and physiology, and relates this basic scientific knowledge to biomedical aspects of reproduction and to human sexual behavior. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"This is a useful addition to the field of reproductive biology. Since the publication of the previous edition, numerous advances have been made in the study of human reproduction. The authors have updated and revised their book with the goal of providing the latest available findings. They have done a superb job of creating a readable, aesthetically appealing textbook that provides a comprehensive overview of human reproductive biology."
- DOODY'S, 5 Stars!

"Elegantly written, profusely illustrated, and comprehensively revised to keep pace with rapidly moving research frontiers, the new edition of Jones and Lopez's Human Reproductive Biology is the text of choice for any college-level course in human reproduction. New material has been skillfully integrated into what was already a successful book. New illustrations and well-designed boxes and side-panels enliven the text while updated references guide students into the primary literature. This new edition easily laps the competition."
- Peter T. Ellison, Harvard University

"This text is a comprehensive treatment of a highly significant area of science that will be greatly appreciated by reproductive biologists and anyone else with an interest in human reproductive biology. The text provides an entree into virtually every aspect of human reproductive biology, from classical paradigms to contemporary ideas and approaches. The presentation is clear and the illustrations useful. This is an excellent effort by only two authors."
- Paul M. Wassarman, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York

"This is clearly the best text on Reproduction available. Jones and Lopez have carefully analyzed and integrated and years of classical work on reproductive biology and transformed it into a very readable book on human reproduction. Although I have been teaching a course on human reproduction for the last sixteen years, and I have reviewed 3 different texts on this subject, I learned something new the first time I perused the new edition of Jones and Lopez."
- Cliff Jones, School of Medicine, University of South Dakota

“This is the most comprehensive text on human reproduction I’ve read. It covers not only the basic biology of reproduction but also perspectives from evolution and across cultures, as well as practical information that will be useful to all readers, whether students, teachers, or researchers. It’s certainly the best textbook for anthropology and evolution courses dealing with reproduction.”
- Wendy Trevathan, New Mexico State University

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