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Cancer: The Evolutionary Legacy,New
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Every Day, 1500 Americans Die Of Cancer, And Yet For Most Of Us This Deadly Disease Remains Mysterious. Why Is It So Common? Why Are There So Many Different Causes? Why Does Treatment So Often Fail? What, Ultimately, Is Cancer? In This Fascinating New Book, A Leading Cancer Researcher Offers General Readers Clear And Convincing Answers To These And Many Other Questions.Mel Greaves Places Cancer In Its Evolutionary Context, Arguing That We Can Best Answer The Big Questions About Cancer By Looking Through A Darwinian Lens. Drawing On Both Ancient And More Modern Evolutionary Legacies, He Shows How Human Development Has Changed The Rules Of Evolutionary Games, Trapping Us In A Naturenurture Mismatch. Compelling Examples, From The King Of Naples Intestinal Tumor In The 15Th Century, Through The Epidemic Of Scrotal Skin Cancer In 18Thcentury Chimney Sweeps, To The Current Surge Of Cases Of Prostate Cancer Illustrate His Thesis. He Also Shows Why The Old Paradigms Of Infectious Diseases Or Genetic Disorders Have Proved Fruitless When Trying To Explain This Complex And Elusive Disease. And Finally, He Looks At The Implications For Research, Prevention, And Treatment Of Cancer That An Evolutionary Perspective Provides.Drawing On The Most Recent Research, This Is The First Book To Put Cancer In Its Evolutionary Framework. At A Time When Darwinian Perspectives On Everything From Language Acquisition To Economics Are Providing New Breakthroughs In Understanding, Medicine Seems To Have Much To Gain From The Insights Provided By Evolutionary Biology. Written In An Exceptionally Lucid And Entertaining Style, This Book Will Be Of Broad Interest To All Those Who Wish To Know More About This Dread Disease.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Cancer: The Evolutionary Legacy'? A: 'Cancer: The Evolutionary Legacy' explores the complexities of cancer by examining it through an evolutionary lens, addressing questions about its prevalence, causes, and treatment failures.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Cancer: The Evolutionary Legacy' is Mel Greaves, a leading cancer researcher.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Cancer: The Evolutionary Legacy' was published on May 25, 2000.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 290 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Cancer: The Evolutionary Legacy' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible style that is suitable for general readers interested in understanding cancer.
- Q: Does the book include any historical examples related to cancer? A: Yes, the book features historical examples, such as the King of Naples intestinal tumor and the epidemic of scrotal skin cancer among chimney sweeps in the 18th century.
- Q: What perspective does the author argue in this book? A: Mel Greaves argues that understanding cancer from an evolutionary perspective can provide insights into its prevention, treatment, and research.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Cancer: The Evolutionary Legacy'.
- Q: What subject category does this book fall under? A: 'Cancer: The Evolutionary Legacy' is categorized under Health, Fitness & Dieting.