Essential reproduction

"This book 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"--Provided by publisher.

Machine generated contents note: Contributors Preface How to use this book Acknowledgements About the Companion website Part 1 Introduction CHAPTER 1 What is reproduction? CHAPTER 2 The infrastructure of reproduction Part 2 Making women and men CHAPTER 3 Sex CHAPTER 4 Sexual maturation CHAPTER 5 Gender CHAPTER 6 Sexual selection Part 3 Preparing for pregnancy CHAPTER 7 Making sperm CHAPTER 8 Men CHAPTER 9 Making eggs CHAPTER 10 Women Part 4 Making an embryo CHAPTER 11 Sperm and eggs CHAPTER 12 Fertilization CHAPTER 13 Initiating pregnancy Part 5 Maintaining a pregnancy CHAPTER 14 Supporting the embryo and fetus CHAPTER 15 Growing the fetus CHAPTER 16 Fetal challenges Part 6 A new individual CHAPTER 17 Preparing for birth CHAPTER 18 Giving birth CHAPTER 19 Lactation CHAPTER 20 Postnatal care Part 7 Manipulating reproduction CHAPTER 21 Controlling fertility CHAPTER 22 Restoring fertility CHAPTER 23 Society and reproduction Index.

Part 1. Introduction -- Part 2. Making women and men -- Part 3. Preparing for pregnancy -- Part 4. Making an embryo -- Part 5. Maintaining a pregnancy -- Part 6. A new individual -- Part 7. Manipulating reproduction