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