Taking a comprehensive approach to endocrinology, General and Comparative Endocrinology: An Integrative Approach exposes students to the various aspects of this multidisciplinary science, from the medical to comparative domains, while also delving into the field’s evolutionary, environmental, and conservation specializations. The underlying premise of the textbook is that students who are interested in the health sciences can gain insight from knowing how knowledge of endocrine function across a range of animals advances the field of modern medicine. Students who are interested in comparative physiology will also gain from the abundance of information found in medical/clinical endocrinology, which is the field’s foundational study. By covering subjects and new developments not included in previous beginning endocrinology textbooks, this book captures the essence of the modern discipline.

Important Elements

presents the wide-ranging, multidisciplinary field of endocrinology.
clearly outlines the main ideas and aims of the chapter.
Contains exam- and quiz-relevant summary and synthesis questions for every chapter.
has a chapter on substances that disturb the endocrine system.
explains the importance that the endocrine system plays in major health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and other disorders that are caused by “mismatches to modernity” and appetite management.
incorporates comparative and evolutionary perspectives on hormones and health.

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