Dimensions
212 x 273 x 10mm
This book considers reproduction as a central feature of all living things and a hallmark of life itself. It looks at the reproductive systems of men and women, showing how the parts of each system link together for the process of reproduction. The book traces the stages in the development of a new individual, from the merging of male and female genetic material to birth and beyond.
The 'Our Bodies' series explains the nuts and bolts of the human body: its structure, how it works, how it can occasionally go wrong - and how we, with such knowledge, can prevent it going wrong. Each book includes case studies to illustrate how the body works, as well as features on health and medicine.
The books offers a perspective on how the body looks through a microscope and contrast the workings of the human body with the bodies of animals. The clear and lively text explains the body in fascinating and intricate detail and is complemented by stunning photographs and specially-commissioned artwork.
