Hormones: A Very Short Introduction Martin Luck
Clearly explains what hormones are and why they are important
Considers their various roles - in appetite, in reproduction, and in the balance of water and salt in the body
Modern, up-to-date explanation of hormones
Touches on the debates about research methods, testing on animals, medical treatments, and hormone misuse
Part of the bestselling Very Short Introdutions series - millions of copies sold worldwide