Essential Reproduction Sixth Edition Martin H. Johnson The fascinating field of reproduction is often at the centre of scientific, clinical, political and ethical discourse, particularly in relation to the following issues: clinical developments in the field of assisted conception, HIV/AIDs, child obesity and adult metabolic disease, complex behaviours including psychiatric disease, the changing roles of women and acknowledgement of the variety of naturally occurring sexual behaviours. Exploration of each of these areas requires an understanding of the basics of reproduction. This sixth edition of Essentials of Reproduction provides an up-to-date account of the fundamentals of reproduction within the context of cutting-edge knowledge and examples of its application. It provides a multidisciplinary approach integrating physiology, genetics, behaviour, anatomy and clinical science, to give thorough coverage of the study of mammalian reproduction. Features of this latest edition include: * The latest on conceptual, informational and applied aspects of reproduction. * New material on maternal programming of fetal development * New content covering the nature and role of epigenetic modifications in mediating environmental-genetic interactions and their impact * Feature boxes containing advanced topics and current controversies to extend and inspire readers and teachers * More extensive bibliographies for each chapter Beautifully illustrated, Essentials of Reproduction is essential reading for medical, veterinary and biological science students, as well as students for physiology and trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology.