Reproduction and Adaptation

Topics in Human Reproductive Ecology

C G Nicholas Mascie-Taylor editor Lyliane Rosetta editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:25th Jun '20

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This book offers an examination of human reproductive ecology focussing on environmental, demographic, health and family planning issues.

Explores the most recent findings in human reproductive ecology organised around four key themes: the impact of the environment on reproduction, the role of physical activity and energetics in regulating reproduction, sexual maturation and ovulation assessment and demographic, health and family planning issues.In the space of one generation major changes have begun to take place in the field of human reproduction. A rapid increase in the control of fertility and the understanding and treatment of sexual health issues have been accompanied by an emerging threat to reproductive function linked to increasing environmental pollution and dramatic changes in lifestyle. Organised around four key themes, this book provides a valuable review of some of the most important recent findings in human reproductive ecology. Major topics include the impact of the environment on reproduction, the role of physical activity and energetics in regulating reproduction, sexual maturation and ovulation assessment and demographic, health and family planning issues. Both theoretical and practical issues are covered, including the evolution and importance of the menopause and the various statistical methods by which researchers can analyse characteristics of the menstrual cycle in field studies.

ISBN: 9781108822510

Dimensions: 230mm x 153mm x 15mm

Weight: 450g

292 pages