Comparative Vertebrate Endocrinology

The long-awaited third edition of this popular textbook retains the successful format of previous editions, dealing with the nature, actions and roles of hormones among vertebrate animals. Special emphasis is placed on the evolution and origins of hormones and their receptors, on the role of hormones in the physiological coordination of vertebrates, and on dealing with each endocrine process in the context of the organism's physiology, ecology and evolution. Comparative Vertebrate Endocrinology discusses the intimate physiology of the endocrine system and the pivotal role of hormones in coordinating basic body processes such as nutrition, reproduction, calcium metabolism and osmoregulation, as well as their contributions to animal coloration, molting and development. The species included range from lower chordates through to mammals, including marsupials.<p></p><br>* Completely revised and updated version of a well-liked textbook that has been unavailable for several years <br>* Comprehensive up to date coverage of the subject in a single volume <br>* Integrates information on hormones with the physiology of the whole animal in its environment <br>* Textbook adoption mailing, mailed in March<p></p>'It is, in short, a very fine contribution to the field of endocrinology and given the sheer breadth of coverage also a labour of love by the author. Peter Bentley has done the field of endocrinology a service.' Andrew Loudon, The Endocrinologist<br>'Comparative Vertebrate Endocrinology will be a most useful text for those with a deep interest in endocrinology as well as to those who merely wish to have a pithy analysis of some aspect of hormones and their role in vertebrate physiology.' General and Comparative Endocrinology
ISBN: 978-0-521-62998-0

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