Avian species populate most of the world's environments and they have remarkably adaptive physiological and behavioral strategies for breeding and survival. In addition to being domesticated as pets, birds are important livestock species and, as such, research which leads to the breeding of better birds impacts greatly on the poultry industry. In this book, the role of hormones in these physiological events is reviewed by field and laboratory endocrinologists from molecular, physiological and behavioral perspectives. Published January 1997. Members' price 18.75.
Prostate cancer remains a major cause of death in men in most Western countries.
In the last few years there have been a number of important advances in understanding the biology of prostate cancer, its early detection and the development of therapies for its treatment. Which type of therapy should be used and whether hormonal deprivation should start prior to radical medical prostatectomy remain controversial. These and other topics are some of the latest advances considered in this book. Published January 1997. Members' price 22.50.