“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
“The molecular and cellular processes that lead to the formation of an embryo are just beginning to be unraveled. This second edition of Essential Developmental Biology 2nd Edition does the best job I have seen yet to present early on to the student some of the key unifying principles in early animal development. The writing style is exquisite, and the morphological and conceptual complexities involved in the formation of an animal are described in an extremely lucid fashion which will help students acquire a deep understanding of developmental processes.”
James Deshler, Boston University
From the Back Cover
Essential Developmental Biology 2nd Edition is a comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to all aspects of developmental biology. Written in a clear and accessible style, the second edition of this popular textbook has been expanded and updated to include:
- new chapters on evolution and development, gut development, and growth and aging
- extended treatment of mammalian fertilization, the heart, and stem cells
- a glossary, further reading arranged by subject, and boxes featuring classic experiments and key directions for research.
In addition, an accompanying website – www.blackwellpublishing.com/slack – 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.
About the Author
Professor Jonathan Slack has worked in London and Oxford and is currently Head of the Department of Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Bath in England. He is a member of the European Molecular Biology Organization and a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. He is a leading authority in developmental biology and has published over 150 scientific papers, as well as the well–received monograph From Egg to Embryo and the lighthearted and popular Egg and Ego.
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