Overview
The development of the placenta was a pivotal event in evolution. Without it, we would still be laying eggs instead of giving birth to live offspring. It represents the critical link between the foetus and the mother, but its character is extraordinary - it is, in effect, a foreign tissue that invades the mother's body. Compared to many other animals, the human placenta represents a particularly aggressive body. But how is it managed and controlled? How did such an organ evolve in the first place? And why is it tolerated by the mother? Y.W. Loke, a highly respected expert in the placenta and its development, explores the nature of the placenta and what it can tell us about evolution, development, and genetics.
Full Product Details
Author: Y.W. Loke (Emeritus Professor of Reproductive Immunology, University of Cambridge and Fellow of King's College, Cambridge)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.00cm
, Height: 3.00cm
, Length: 22.20cm
Weight: 0.468kg
ISBN: 9780199694518
ISBN 10: 0199694516
Pages: 276
Publication Date: 23 May 2013
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
A surprisingly delightful book. Accessible enough for a general readership, Loke's work provides the key to a truly unique world. Publishers Weekly
A surprisingly delightful book. Accessible enough for a general readership, Loke's work provides the key to a truly unique world. * Publishers Weekly * With his rich knowledge and experience, what Loke offers is tough-minded and valuable in understanding and unlocking many puzzles. * New Scientist * Life's Vital Link is charged with Loke's dedication to the placenta through years of research. His powerful conviction and authority persuades us that this neglected organ deserves more attention. * New Scientist *
Life's Vital Link is charged with Loke's dedication to the placenta through years of research. His powerful conviction and authority persuades us that this neglected organ deserves more attention. New Scientist With his rich knowledge and experience, what Loke offers is tough-minded and valuable in understanding and unlocking many puzzles. New Scientist A surprisingly delightful book. Accessible enough for a general readership, Loke's work provides the key to a truly unique world. Publishers Weekly
Author Information
Professor Y. W. Loke of King's College Cambridge, is a highly respected expert in the placenta and its implantation and development. He has published widely in academic journals.
