Why We Get Sick: The New Science of Darwinian Medicine
Why We Get Sick: The New Science of Darwinian Medicine
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996290
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1996
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Why We Get Sick: The New Science of Darwinian Medicine explores the evolutionary reasons behind human illness. Authored by Randolph M. Nesse and George C. Williams, the book examines how natural selection affects the body's vulnerabilities, offering a perspective on symptoms and diseases. It aims to enhance understanding of health and medical challenges through the lens of evolutionary biology.
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Contemplative
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Why We Get Sick: The New Science of Darwinian Medicine is praised for its insightful integration of evolutionary theory into understanding illness, offering a fresh perspective on disease prevention. Critics note its technical jargon may challenge lay readers, but its depth and innovative ideas are widely appreciated, marking it as a thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read Why We Get Sick: The New Science of Darwinian Medicine?
A reader interested in evolutionary biology and health sciences would enjoy Why We Get Sick. Fans of The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins or Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond may appreciate its insights into how evolutionary principles influence disease and medicine.
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290
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1996
Adult
18+ years
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