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The Reproductive System
Kathryn H. Hollen
ISBN: 0-313-32449-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-32449-9
224 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 8/30/2004
List Price: $71.95 (UK Sterling Price: £49.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 7 x 10
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Series Title: Human Body Systems
Description: Beginning with a discussion of sexual reproduction at the molecular and cellular level, this volume of the Encyclopedia of the Human Body discusses the reproductive organs, hormones, conception through childbirth and development after birth including puberty. The history of research on the reproductive system is presented and the future of research in this field is considered. Current controversies and dilemmas are also explored. Reproductive system diseases and disorders, symptoms and treatments are discussed, including infertility, sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and AIDS, complications with pregnancy, and genetic diseases such as Huntington's disease. This reference concludes with a discussion of ethics, a comprehensive glossary, and resources for further information including Web sites and contact information for organizations and national health institutions.

The Encyclopedia of the Human Body provides a complete, comprehensive reference source for students interested in the human body. Each book in this ten-volume set introduces and describes a specific body system, including the parts and function of each system, the history of discovery, related diseases and treatments, as well as future advances in research. Detailed illustrations and diagrams, including an eight-page color insert, provide a visual reference for written material.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
    Function of the Reproductive System
    Sex and Reproduction
    The Reproductive Organs
    From Sex to Pregnancy to Childbirth--Or Not
    Sexual Development
    History of Discovery
    Myths and Early Discoveries
    Modern Perspectives: Reproductive Biology, Genetics, and Our Evolving Selves
    New Challenges: Reproductive Therapeutics and Germline Engineering
    Anatomy and Surgery: A Retrospective
    Medical Information
    Reproductive Medicine in the 21st Century
    Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
    Supplemental Information
    Additional Sources of Information
    Interesting Facts
    Glossary
    Bibliography
About the Author: KATHRYN H. HOLLEN is an independent scholar. She writes extensively for the National Cancer Institute and other organizations engaged in biomedical reporting and research.
LCC Class: 618
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