Gorilla Pathology and Health: With a Catalogue of Preserved Materials

Gorilla Pathology and Health: With a Catalogue of Archival Biological Material consists of two cross-referenced parts. The first, the book itself, is a review of pathological changes and tissue responses in gorillas (Gorilla gorilla and G. beringei), with an emphasis on free-living animals, but also with reference to those in captivity. The comparative aspects are discussed, stressing the relevance of research to both gorillas and humans. What makes the publication truly unique, however, is the second part, a comprehensive descriptive catalogue of the location and nature of gorilla material in museums and scientific institutions throughout the world. This is of great consequence because free-living gorillas are strictly conserved with restricted access, so the location of a wealth of preserved tissues and other material that has been collected over the decades is a great benefit for research and study. This book can, and should be, used to gain cardinal knowledge regarding the biology and pathology of this genus. The combination of book and catalogue in this extensive compilation makes it an invaluable tool for all those concerned with the health, welfare, and conservation of gorillas, one of our nearest living relatives. Brings together studies, data, and clinical practice from difficult-to-access or obscure journals and NGO reports for all interested parties and practitioners Provides perspectives on existing research in gorilla pathology, both for those studying conservation purposes and those seeking an understanding of comparable diseases in humansWritten in plain language for wider readership accessibility Includes illustrative figures on gross and microscopic pathological lesions, museum specimens, photos of field necropsy, and examples of laboratory testsFeatures an extensive list of references and further reading INDICE: Part I (the Book) Foreword by Louise Leakey and Emmanuel de Merode Chapter 1 The genus Gorilla. Morphology, anatomy and the path to pathology Chapter 2 The growth of studies on primate pathology Chapter 3 - Infectious disease and host responses Chapter 4 - Non-infectious disease and host responses Chapter 5 - Methods of investigation - observation, clinical examination and health monitoring Chapter 6 - Methods of investigation - post-mortem examination Chapter 7 - Methods of investigation - sampling and laboratory tests Chapter 8 - Non-specific pathology Chapter 9 - Skin and integument Chapter 10 - Respiratory and cardiovascular systems Chapter 11 - Alimentary tract and associated organs Chapter 12 - Lymphoreticular and haemopoietic systems and allergic conditions Chapter 13 - Urinary and reproductive systems Chapter 14 - Musculo-skeletal system Chapter 15 - Nervous system and special senses Chapter 16 - Endocrinological and associated conditions Chapter 17 - Field studies in pathology and health monitoring Chapter 18 - Legal considerations Chapter 19 - Pathology, health and conservation; the way forward Appendices to book chapters Appendix 1 Glossary of terms Appendix 2 Protocols and reports Appendix 3 Field pathology Appendix 4 Hazards, including zoonoses Appendix 5 Case studies - museums and zoological collections Appendix 6 Scientific names of species Part 2 (the Catalogue) Introduction to Catalogue Appendices to Catalogue Catalogue Appendix 1 (C1) Use of collections and handling of biological material Catalogue Appendix 2 (C2) Retrieval, preparation and storage of skeletal and other material

• ISBN: 978-0-12-802039-5
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 712
• Fecha Publicación: 13/12/2016
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés