Centered on the health of the human female throughout her lifespan, BIOLOGY OF WOMEN, 5th Edition continues to provide an excellent framework to discuss women’s physiology, biology, and overall health. Thorough revisions to this benchmark text make the Fifth Edition both scientifically accurate and socially relevant for today’s students. The Fifth Edition of BIOLOGY OF WOMEN covers topics from the female reproductive system to the psychobiological and socio-cultural factors that influence a woman’s nutrition and physical activity. Distinctive pedagogical features include case studies, glossary of terms, and historical, economic and social perspectives.

Key Features

• Includes information on the latest technologies, interventions, nutrition, dieting, and eating disorders.
• Thorough coverage on women’s sexual health issues, including HIV/AIDS and fertility drugs.
• Current and in-depth treatment of cancer, heart disease, menopause, and aging.

New to this Edition

• The Fifth Edition is completely updated with all-new content regarding the social, historic, and multicultural factors that impact women’s biology.
• Expanded content on genetics & fetal development, pregnancy, complications of pregnancy, and labor & delivery.
• New critical thinking exercises and case study material encourages application of the material.
• Expanded end-of-chapter questions help students master concepts more efficiently.
• An all-new chapter on the impact of stress on women makes the text even more relevant to today’s students.
• New full-color design with more photos and illustrations brings the content to life.

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