Main description:

This book provides an up-to-date account of the fundamentals of reproduction within the context of cutting-edge knowledge and examples of its application. It provides a multidisciplinary approach integrating physiology, genetics, behavior, anatomy and clinical science, to give thorough coverage of the study of mammalian reproduction. Now accompanied by a Wiley Desktop Edition - the interactive, digital version of the book - the book covers the latest on conceptual, informational and applied aspects of reproduction.

Contents:

Preface to the seventh edition, How to use this book, Acknowledgements, Chapter 1: What is reproduction? Part 1: Making Men and Women Chapter 2: Sex Chapter 3: Sexual Maturation Chapter 4: Gender Chapter 5: Sexual Selection Part 2: Preparing for pregnancy Chapter 6: Making Sperm Chapter 7: Men Chapter 8: Making Eggs Chapter 9: Women Part 3: Making an embryo Chapter 10: Sperm and eggs Chapter 11: Fertilization Chapter 12: Initiating pregnancy Part 4: Maintaining a pregnancy Chapter 13: Supporting the embryo Chapter 14: Growing the fetus Chapter 15: Fetal challenges Part 5: A new individual Chapter 16: Preparing for birth Chapter 17: Giving birth Chapter 18: Lactation Chapter 19: Postnatal care Part 6: Manipulating reproduction Chapter 20: Regulating fertility Chapter 21: Restoring fertility Chapter 22: Society and reproduction Index