C. G. Nicholas Mascie-Taylor,
Gabriel W. Lasker
Cambridge University Press
e druk, 1991
9780521381123
Applications of Biological Anthropology to Human Affairs
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Gebonden, 264 blz.
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Engels
Cambridge University Press |
e druk, 1991
ISBN13: 9780521381123
Rubricering
Onderdeel van serie
Cambridge Studies in
Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
The unique contribution made by biological anthropology to human welfare lies in the fundamental understanding it can provide of the dynamic interrelationships between physical and social factors. By understanding these patterns, we can interpret the significance of variation in such measures of human well-being in terms of the incidence of disease and mortality rates. Topics covered include reproductive ecology and fertility, nutritional status in relation to health, and the effects of pollution on growth. In the later chapters, the concepts of physiological adaptation, and Darwinian fitness and its relation to individual physical fitness are explored.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780521381123
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Gebonden
Aantal pagina's:264
Uitgever:Cambridge University Press
Serie:Cambridge Studies in
Inhoudsopgave
1. Introduction G. W. Lasker; 2. Reproductive ecology and human fertility P. T. Ellison; 3. Nutritional status: its measurement and relation to health C. G. N. Mascie-Taylor; 4. Pollution and human growth: lead, noise, polychlorobiphenol compounds, and toxic wastes L. M. Schell; 5. Human physiological adaptation to high altitude environments L. P. Greksa; 6. Darwinian fitness, physical fitness and physical activity R. M. Malina; 7. Human evolution and the genetic epidemiology of chronic degenerative diseases D. E. Crews and G. D. James; 8. The biology of human aging W. A. Stini; Literature cited; Index.