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Western Diseases: An Evolutionary Perspective (Cambridge Studies In Biological And Evolutionary Anthropology, Series Number 54)
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As A Group, Western Diseases Such As Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Breast Cancer, Allergies And Mental Health Problems Constitute One Of The Major Problems Facing Humans At The Beginning Of The 21St Century, Particularly As They Extend Into Poorer Countries. An Evolutionary Perspective Has Much To Offer Standard Biomedical Understandings Of Western Diseases. At The Heart Of This Approach Is The Notion That Human Evolution Occurred In Circumstances Very Different From The Modern Affluent Western Environment And That, As A Consequence, Human Biology Is Not Adapted To The Contemporary Western Environment. Written With An Anthropological Perspective And Aimed At Advanced Undergraduates And Graduates Taking Courses In The Ecology And Evolution Of Disease, Tessa Pollard Applies And Extends This Evolutionary Perspective By Analysing Trends In Rates Of Western Diseases And Providing A New Synthesis Of Current Understandings Of Evolutionary Processes, And Of The Biology And Epidemiology Of Disease.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Western Diseases: An Evolutionary Perspective'? A: The book explores the emergence and impact of western diseases like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, emphasizing an evolutionary perspective on how human biology is not adapted to the modern affluent environment.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Tessa M. Pollard, who presents an anthropological viewpoint on the evolution of diseases.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 236 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Western Diseases: An Evolutionary Perspective' published? A: The book was published on June 2, 2008.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for undergraduate students? A: Yes, it is aimed at advanced undergraduates and graduates taking courses in the ecology and evolution of disease.
- Q: What themes are covered in the book? A: The book analyzes trends in rates of western diseases and provides a synthesis of evolutionary processes related to disease biology and epidemiology.
- Q: Does the book provide practical insights on disease prevention? A: While it offers an understanding of the evolutionary context of diseases, it primarily focuses on theoretical perspectives rather than practical prevention strategies.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: The book is categorized under 'Diseases & Physical Ailments'.