"The three editors have done a wonderful job in getting experts in the field to review their respective areas for publication in one book. . .Basic scientists in endocrinology will find this an important book as it puts together in one book areas that they might not otherwise be able to find summarized so well. Clinical scientists and clinicians will ... Read morewelcome the book for the insights into endocrine mechanisms. . .The index is very helpful as a resource to determine if a particular hormone or factor has been discussed in the book." -Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal "I found the chapter on skeleton biology particularly fascinating. This provides an excellent review of processes and genes involved in bone pattering and development...this is a fascinating text and a great read." -The Endocrinologist Show Less