
Principles of Development
Oxford University Press
5th Edition
Published on 26. March 2015
Book
Hardback
720 pages
978-0-19-870988-6 (ISBN)
Description
How does a single cell develop into myriad different specialised cell types, control the organization of these different cells into tissues and organs, and ultimately form an unimaginably complex living organism such as a human? Furthermore, how is it possible for some adult animals, but not others, to regenerate fully functioning limbs?
Principles of Development opens up the fascinating field of developmental biology to those wanting to understand the answers to questions such as these. Cutting edge science is explained clearly and succinctly and is richly illustrated with a variety of custom drawn figures, animations, and links to online movies that show development happening in real time.
The emphasis throughout the text is always on the key principles of development - the underlying processes shared by diverse groups of organisms. This focus on principles provides a framework on which a richer understanding of specific topics can be built. Moreover, extensive pedagogical support is provided, both in the book and online, making this text the complete package for those studying developmental biology.
Principles of Development opens up the fascinating field of developmental biology to those wanting to understand the answers to questions such as these. Cutting edge science is explained clearly and succinctly and is richly illustrated with a variety of custom drawn figures, animations, and links to online movies that show development happening in real time.
The emphasis throughout the text is always on the key principles of development - the underlying processes shared by diverse groups of organisms. This focus on principles provides a framework on which a richer understanding of specific topics can be built. Moreover, extensive pedagogical support is provided, both in the book and online, making this text the complete package for those studying developmental biology.
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Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 268 mm
Width: 205 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
2008 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-870988-6 (9780198709886)
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Lewis Wolpert | Cheryll Tickle | Alfonso Martinez Arias
Principles of Development
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03/2015
5th Edition
Oxford University Press
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Persons
Author
Emeritus Professor of BiologyUniversity College London
Professor EmeritusUniversity of Bath
Professor of Developmental MechanicsUniversity of Cambridge
Content
1. History and basic concepts ; 2. Development of the Drosophila body plan ; 3. Vertebrate development I: life cycles and experimental techniques ; 4. Vertebrate development II: Xenopus and zebrafish ; 5. Vertebrate development III: Chick and mouse-completing the body plan ; 6. Development of nematodes and sea urchins ; 7. Plant development ; 8. Cell differentiation and stem cells ; 9. Morphogenesis: change in form in the early embryo ; 10. Germ cells, fertilization, and sex ; 11. Organogenesis ; 12. Development of the nervous system ; 13. Growth, post-embryonic development and regeneration ; 14. Evolution and development