An Introduction to the Biology of Vision

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This main goals of this text are to provide undergraduates with a working vocabulary and knowledge of the biology of vision and to acquaint them with the major themes in biological vision research. Part I treats the eye as an image-forming organ and provides an overview of the projections from the retina to key visual structures of the brain. The second part builds on this material, examining the functions of the retina and its central projections in greater detail. Part III addresses certain advanced topics in vision. This book is intended for use in a course for undergraduates in biology, neuroscience, or psychology who have had an introductory course on the nervous system. It is also useful as an ancillary graduate-level text.

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Great text book.......2007-02-15

This book totally covered the material in my neurology of vision class. Well written and thorough.

Excellent introduction to vision.......2005-01-03

This is a short and sweet introduction to the invertebrate and vertebrate visual systems. Given the small size of this book, its breadth of coverage and clarity of presentation are remarkable. The author should be commended for covering the physics of vision alongside with its anatomy and physiology. I own a copy of this book and highly recommend it as the best introductory text for anyone who enters the field.

Primate Anatomy, Second Edition: An Introduction

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Primate Anatomy, Second Edition: An Introduction
Friderun Ankel-Simons
Manufacturer: Academic Press
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ASIN: 0120586703

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Primates include a wide variety of mammals from the relatively ancient lineages of lemurs on Madagascar and tiny tarsiers of Southeast Asia to the gorillas of montane Africa. Of course, humankind are also primates - one twig on the primate evolutionary tree. Primate Anatomy: An Introduction, Second Edition is a succinct and readable survey of primatology focusing particularly on the anatomy of primates. Following an introduction, the chapters are organized by organ system. Also included are chapters dealing with reproduction, chromosomes, blood groups, and molecular studies of primate evolution. This book would be ideal for an introductory course in primatology and should appeal to both faculty and students who need a brief treatment of the essentials of primatology.

* The only introductory text on primatology on the market
* First time comprehensive survey of molecular primatology
* Plenty of information that is not found in other textbooks
* Up-to-date discussion of all aspects of taxonomy and anatomy
* Many unique and informative illustrations, charts, and tables

Rumen Microbiology: Introduction to Micro-Organisms in the Rumen, Their Activities and Interactions in the Digestion of Plant Materials

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Rumen Microbiology: Introduction to Micro-Organisms in the Rumen, Their Activities and Interactions in the Digestion of Plant Materials
Burk Dehority
Manufacturer: Nottingham University Press
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Binding: Textbook Binding

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ASIN: 1897676999

An Introduction to Behavioral Endocrinology, Third Edition

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Excellent Suvey of Behavioral Endocrinology!
Good text, bad editing
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Very Confusing Book
What a book!

An Introduction to Behavioral Endocrinology, Third Edition
Randy J. Nelson
Manufacturer: Sinauer Associates
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ASIN: 0878936173

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The Third Edition of An Introduction to Behavioral Endocrinology retains all of the features of the bestselling prior editions, and provides an updated, integrated presentation of the study of hormone-behavior interactions. Continuing to emphasize a comparative approach, the text explores the endocrine mechanisms that have evolved in both human and nonhuman animals to solve common problems in survival and reproduction.

The text describes hormone-behavior interactions from a historical perspective, emphasizing connections among key theories and tracing the emergence of important hypotheses. The book is organized around the conceptual theme that hormones may affect behavior by influencing one or more of three "components" of behaving animals: input mechanisms, such as sensory or perceptual processes; the central processing mechanisms of the nervous system (either directly, or by affecting its development or structure); and output mechanisms, such as effectors or peripheral structures. Despite increased coverage of molecular and cellular approaches, the book retains its accessibility for non-biological science students.

The introductory chapter describes the history of behavioral endocrinology, as well as common methods, techniques, and levels of analysis used in this rapidly expanding field. The anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the endocrine system is described in Chapter 2. Chapters 3 and 4 discuss sex determination, sex differentiation, and what is known about sex differences in behavior from both animal models and studies of humans. The relationships between hormones and male and female reproductive behaviors are presented in Chapters 5 and 6, respectively; effects of hormones on parental behaviors are described in Chapter 7. Chapter 8 describes the effects of hormones on social behaviors, such as affiliation and aggression. Endocrine mediation of homeostatic processes, such as feeding and drinking behaviors, is presented in Chapter 9. Chapter 10 discusses hormones and biological rhythms. The effect of stressors on hormone-behavior interactions is presented in Chapter 11. The role of hormones on learning and memory is described in Chapter 12. The final chapter explores the effects of hormones on mood and other psychosocial processes in humans.

An Introduction to Behavioral Endocrinology is appropriate for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology, biology, anthropology, or zoology. It contains several important pedagogical features. The text is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings. Key terms are identified and defined in the text, and summaries at the end of each chapter restate important points. Discussion questions and suggested further readings are also included in each chapter. The text contains over 2,000 references to the literature in behavioral endocrinology. Accompanying this edition is a new CD that contains animations, video, sound files, and graphics to aid in understanding the material in the text.

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Excellent Suvey of Behavioral Endocrinology!.......2007-07-31

I have been using this book for interest purposes. As an advanced undergraduate interested in behavioral neuroscience, I find this to be an excellent survey of this developing field.

The book is very readable with concise chapters. Its very broad in scope and includes many recent, key experiments which are fundamental to the field. It is interdisciplinary in approach with references to fields such as: social, evolutionary and physiological psychology.

It appears as though the author(s) have done well to bring this excellent text up to date with each edition. There are many fine, recent references. I am currently reviewing the third edition and have had an opportunity to glance at the previous editions in the library.

Overall, I recommend it highly to those interested in social, development and physiological psychology. If you are interested in neuroscience and biochemistry/endocrinology this is a very interesting approach to a fascinating discipline!

Good text, bad editing.......2007-07-08

This book does a good job as an introductory text that gives the student enough information and context to begin to explore the research literature. The author makes extensive use of in text citations, as is common in social science texts, and does not assume an extensive biology background, so the book is useful to students approaching animal behavior from either a social science or biological science perspective. In selected examples the author explains the details of the research that led to the conclusions presented in the book. An especially nice feature is the end of chapter 'Questions for Discussion' which encourage critical thought about the material rather than rote memorization.

My cheif complaint about the book is the poor editing. As an example, in chapter 2, the reader is referred to a table in appendix II - which does not exist. There are also several in text citations which do not have corresponding references in the back of the book and several duplicate references (which probably displaced the missing references). I think only a textbook geek like myself would even notice these oversights, much less mind them, but they keep me from giving five stars.

A Text Book, Really!.......2005-11-19

This is a true text book. It takes a very diffuicult subject matter and tries to help the reader learn about a topic that can be overwhelming. The book is well written, with good, real-world examples, but it still has very detailed information. Read it if you want to learn more about the endocrine system, and its hormones.

Very Confusing Book.......2004-12-14

I would not recomend this book. It was a required text for one of my classes, and it was terrible. I ended up reading only the first six chapters (instead of all 13) due to the way it was written. It is very easy to get confused due to the fact that the author continue to ramble on using complicated terminology. For readers with a lot of backround in endocrinology, biology and the structures of the brain, the book may be of some use - even though I have all of those backgrounds, I still found the book a terrible read due to all the rambling and repetition - very confusing book - you have to reread many of the paragraphs to figure out what he's talking about. For anyone just looking into the subject, don't bother with this book (try Life - The Science of Biology by Purves, Sadava, etc. for general biology or Animal Physiology by Randall, Burggren and French for a more advanced physiology text - both great books).

What a book!.......2000-04-07

This textbook is a delight. Well written, accessible, wonderfully wideranging and thoughtful. It's even funny.

Vertebrate Ecophysiology: An Introduction to its Principles and Applications

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Vertebrate Ecophysiology: An Introduction to its Principles and Applications
Don Bradshaw
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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ASIN: 0521521092

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Ecophysiology attempts to clarify the role and importance of physiological processes in the ecological relations of species in their natural habitats. Including blood collection and the measurement of plasma components and hormone levels, the basic principles and methods relevant to any ecophysiological study are covered in this text. Examples are collected from a wide range of vertebrates living in deserts, cold climates and oceans. The book is an introduction to ecophysiology for advanced students, as well as researchers in ecology, biodiversity and conservation.

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Ecophysiology attempts to clarify the role and importance of physiological processes, such as digestion and respiration, in the ecological relations of species in their natural habitats. The basic principles and methods that are central to any ecophysiological study are outlined and discussed, including animal capture, blood collection, and the measurement of plasma components and hormone levels. Attention is paid to animal welfare and ethical considerations, and the question of stress and how to identify its presence in animals in their natural environment is approached through a series of case studies. Examples are given from a wide range of vertebrates living in deserts, cold climates and oceans, and recent findings on the physiological adaptations of Antarctic birds and mammals are a highlight of the book. This textbook will provide an introduction to the study of ecophysiology for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students, as well as researchers in ecology, biodiversity and conservation.

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Introduction to Animal Physiology
Ian Kay
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000HWYZ3Y

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"Introduction to Animal Physiology" offers a thorough, easy to understand introduction to the basic principles of animal physiology; uses a comparative approach, with a broad spectrum of examples from across the animal kingdom; covers a wide range of topics including neurons and nervous systems, endocrine function, ventilation and gas exchange, thermoregulation, gastrointestinal function and reproduction; presents topics that students traditionally struggle with, such as neuronal membrane function, in a logical structured format, highlighting the core concepts and uses simple analogies and a multitude of illustrations throughout to clarify important facts. This book will benefit all students taking introductory courses or module sin animal physiology at first year degree level.

Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology

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Useless for veterinary medicine students
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Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology
Victoria Aspinall , and Melanie Capello
Manufacturer: Butterworth-Heinemann
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ASIN: 0750687827

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This new anatomy and physiology textbook for veterinary-related professions provides accessible, well-written coverage of this complex subject. It begins with basic information, explaining fundamental concepts and principles before moving on to discussions of anatomical structures. Content focuses on small animals, using the dog as the main example, but also includes exotic species as required for pre-veterinary nursing and veterinary medicine courses of study. The clear layout, explanatory illustrations, and In Practice tips throughout the book help readers develop an excellent understanding of the material while demonstrating how specific points relate to everyday clinical scenarios.

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Useless for veterinary medicine students.......2007-08-15

This book, another by Dr. Aspinall, is NOT suitable for those studying veterinary medicine. It is NOT comprehensive, and does NOT cover the subjects you will do to a suitable level even in first year. It may be suitable for the veterinary nursing students but if you are on the veterinary medicine course, do NOT buy this book.

For the Veterinary Technology Student.......2006-03-11

This is a great book for the veterinary technology student. It is written in easy to understand text and has many diagrams that are well presented and very helpful. Although the majority of the book is devoted to the dog and cat there are also chapters on birds and exotic species. I highly recommend this book, especially for the beginning student. It is a great book for studying on your own or as a classroom aid.

Primate Dentition: An Introduction to the Teeth of Non-human Primates (Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology)

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Primate Dentition: An Introduction to the Teeth of Non-human Primates (Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology)
Daris R. Swindler
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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ASIN: 0521018641

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Primate Dentition provides a comparative dental anatomy of living non-human primates that brings together information from many disciplines to present the most useful and comprehensive database possible in one consolidated text. The core of the book consists of comparative morphological and metrical descriptions with analyses, reference tables, and illustrations of the permanent dentitions of 85 living primate species to establish a baseline for future investigations. The volume also discusses dental microstructure and its importance in understanding taxonomic relationships between species, data on deciduous dentitions, prenatal dental development and ontogenetic processes, and material to aid age estimation and life history studies.

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Primate dentitions vary widely both between genera and between species within a genus. This book is a comparative dental anatomy of the teeth of living non-human primates that brings together information from many disciplines to present the most useful and comprehensive database possible in one consolidated text. The core of the book consists of comparative morphological and metrical descriptions with analyses, reference tables and illustrations of the permanent dentitions of 85 living primate species to establish a baseline for future investigations. The book also includes information on dental microstructure and its importance in understanding taxonomic relationships between species, data on deciduous dentitions, prenatal dental development and ontogenetic processes, and material to aid age estimation and life history studies. Primate Dentition will be an important reference work for researchers in primatology, dental and physical anthropology, comparative anatomy and dentistry as well as vertebrate paleontology and veterinary science.

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An Introduction to the Visual System
Martin J. Tovée
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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ASIN: 0521483395

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In recent years, there have been many advances in the understanding of how we see. This text provides a current, well-balanced account of the workings of the visual system by integrating new scientific developments within a framework of established theories and concepts. The book addresses topics such as image formation, visual development, and object recognition within a context both traditional and cutting-edge. The author, accounting for the challenge of digesting such a wealth of information, reinforces the reader's understanding by including a "key points" section at the end of every chapter. This comprehensive text is an ideal source of information on the visual system for undergraduates as well as graduate students.

About mice and men;: An introduction to advanced biology

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About mice and men;: An introduction to advanced biology
Frederick R Avis
Manufacturer: J.W. Walch
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