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Introducing Biological Rhythms
Willard L Koukkari and Robert B.Sothern
Springer
2006
Softcover 658 p., 225 illus ISBN 1402036914
£50.00
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Subtitled A Primer on the Temporal Organization of Life, with Implications for Health, Society, Reproduction,
and the Natural Environment this book
serves to introduce individuals to the area
of biological rhythms. It describes the major characteristics and discusses the implications and
applications of these rhythms, while citing scientific results and references. Also, the primer includes
essays that provide in-depth historic and other background information for those interested in more specific
topics or concepts.
It covers a basic cross-section of the field of chronobiology clearly enough so that it can be
understood by a novice, or an undergraduate student, but that it would also be sufficiently technical
and detailed for the scientist.
Written for students, professionals, and the general public who want to learn more
about biological rhythms and the science of chronobiology
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
- 1 The Study of Biological Rhythms
- 2 General Features of Rhythms: Terminology and Characteristics
- 3 Physical and Biological Time
- 4 Photoperiodism
- 5 Biological Oscillators and Timers: Models and Mechanisms
- 6 Tidal and Lunar Rhythms
- 7 Sexuality and Reproduction
- 8 Natural Resources and Agriculture
- 9 Veterinary Medicine
- 10 Society
- 11 Clinical Medicine
- 12 Autorhythmometry
- 13 Chronobiometry: Analyzing for Rhythms
Author Index
Subject Index
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