Essential Developmental Biology - Softcover

Slack, Jonathan M. W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470923512 ISBN 13: 9780470923511

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012

Synopsis

Essential Developmental Biology is a comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to all aspects of developmental biology. Written in a clear and accessible style, the third edition of this popular textbook has been expanded and updated

In addition, an accompanying website provides instructional materials for both student and lecturer use, including animated developmental processes, a photo gallery of selected model organisms, and all artwork in downloadable format.

With an emphasis throughout on the evidence underpinning the main conclusions, this book is an essential text for both introductory and more advanced courses in developmental biology.

Shortlisted for the Society of Biology Book Awards 2013 in the Undergraduate Textbook category.

Reviews of the Second Edition:

"The second edition is a must have for anyone interested in development biology. New findings in hot fields such as stem cells, regeneration, and aging should make it attractive to a wide readership. Overall, the book is concise, well structured, and illustrated. I can highly recommend it."
—Peter Gruss, Max Planck Society

"I have always found Jonathan Slack's writing thoughtful, provocative, and engaging, and simply fun to read. This effort is no exception. Every student of developmental biology should experience his holistic yet analytical view of the subject."
—Margaret Saha, College of William & Mary

About this title

About the Author

PROFESSOR JONATHAN SLACK has worked in London, Oxford and Bath and is currently Director of the Stem Cell Institute at the University of Minnesota, USA. He is a member of the European Molecular Biology Organization and a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. He has published numerous research papers on developmental biology as well as three other books, of which the most recent is Stem Cells: A Very Short Introduction.

From the Back Cover

ESSENTIAL DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
THIRD EDITION

Essential Developmental Biology is a comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to developmental biology. Written in a clear and accessible style, the third edition of this popular textbook has been expanded and updated to include:

• Numerous full color photographs of developmental biology specimens
• A new concise summary of "How Development Works"
• New chapters on "Techniques for Studying Organogenesis" and "Applications of Pluripotent Stem Cells"
• Expanded treatment of human development, tissue renewal, stem cells, growth, aging, and regeneration.

In addition, the accompanying website provides useful materials for both student and instructor, including animated developmental processes and all artwork in downloadable format.

From review of the second edition:

"The second edition is a must have for anyone interested in development biology. New fi ndings in hot fi elds such as stem cells, regeneration, and aging should make it attractive to a wide readership. Overall, the book is concise, well structured, and illustrated. I can highly recommend it." Peter Gruss, Max Planck Society

From the Inside Flap

ESSENTIAL DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
THIRD EDITION

Essential Developmental Biology is a comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to developmental biology. Written in a clear and accessible style, the third edition of this popular textbook has been expanded and updated to include:

• Numerous full color photographs of developmental biology specimens
• A new concise summary of "How Development Works"
• New chapters on "Techniques for Studying Organogenesis" and "Applications of Pluripotent Stem Cells"
• Expanded treatment of human development, tissue renewal, stem cells, growth, aging, and regeneration.

In addition, the accompanying website provides useful materials for both student and instructor, including animated developmental processes and all artwork in downloadable format.

From review of the second edition:

"The second edition is a must have for anyone interested in development biology. New fi ndings in hot fi elds such as stem cells, regeneration, and aging should make it attractive to a wide readership. Overall, the book is concise, well structured, and illustrated. I can highly recommend it." Peter Gruss, Max Planck Society

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470923512
• ISBN 13: 9780470923511
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 496