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Human Life Before Birth, Second Edition - Hardcover

Dye, Frank

 
9780367136307: Human Life Before Birth, Second Edition
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0367136309 ISBN 13: 9780367136307
Publisher: CRC Press, 2019

Synopsis

This textbook presents essential and accessible information about human embryology including practical information on human health issues and recent advances in human reproductive technology. Starting with biological basics of cell anatomy and fertilization, the author moves through the development of specific organs and systems, before addressing social issues associated with embryology. Each chapter includes specific objectives, general background, study questions, and questions to inspire critical thinking. Human Life Before Birth also contains two appendices and a full glossary of terms covered in the text. Clinicians and researchers in this field will find this volume indispensable.

Key selling features:

  • Explores all the developmental and embryological events that occur in human emryonic and fetal life
  • Reviews basic cell biology, genetics, and reproduction focusing entirely on humans
  • Summarizes the development of various anatomical systems
  • Examines common birth defects and sexually transmitted diseases including emerging concerns such as Zika
  • Documents assisted fertilization technologies and various cultural aspects of reproduction

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About the Author

Frank Dye is an Emeritus and Adjunct Professor in the Biology Department of Western Connecticut State University. He spent nearly 50 years as a Professor at WCSU. His long teaching career included courses in developmental biology, vertebrate embryology, mamma;lian embryology, cell physiology, cell biology, and others. Dye has published dozens of peer review journal articles, book chapters, and encyclopedia contributions.

From the Back Cover

This textbook presents essential and accessible information about human embryology including practical information on human health issues and recent advances in human reproductive technology. Each chapter includes specific objectives, general background, study questions, and questions to inspire critical thinking.

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Publisher
CRC Press
Publication date
2019
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0367136309
ISBN 13 
9780367136307
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
2
Number of pages
424