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Tim Glover - Mating Males: An Evolutionary Perspective on Mammalian Reproduction - 9781107000018 - V9781107000018
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Mating Males: An Evolutionary Perspective on Mammalian Reproduction

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Description for Mating Males: An Evolutionary Perspective on Mammalian Reproduction hardcover. This book is an overview of mammalian reproduction from the male perspective, exploring mating behaviour, reproductive anatomy and modes of copulation. Num Pages: 220 pages, 62 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVH; PSVW7. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 480.
Examining mating from the male perspective, this book provides an overview of mammalian reproduction to illustrate the important role that male desire plays in the life of mammals. Written in a conversational style that will appeal to those without specialist knowledge of the field, it begins with a broad overview of sexual reproduction in mammals, explaining the importance of mixing genes, sexual selection and the concept of mating seasons. Subsequent chapters examine some of the most important aspects in detail including mating behaviour, the structure and function of the male organs of reproduction and their physiological control and modes of ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Number of Pages
220
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781107000018
SKU
V9781107000018
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-20

About Tim Glover
Tim Glover is Emeritus Professor of Veterinary Anatomy at the University of Queensland. He has written over 100 papers on male reproduction and is the co-editor of Male Fertility and Infertility (Cambridge University Press, 1999).

Reviews for Mating Males: An Evolutionary Perspective on Mammalian Reproduction
'In this book Professor Glover draws on his detailed comparative studies of reproduction to provide insight into the evolution of the male reproductive tract as well as male mating behaviour. He uses his quirky sense of humour to challenge our thoughts on various aspects of the subject, and stimulates us to reconsider some well-entrenched 'facts'. For students, his writing emphasises ... Read more

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