Germs Genes Civilization

Author : David Clark
Publisher : FT Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780137068685

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Germs, Genes, & Civilization by David Clark Pdf

In Germs, Genes and Civilization, Dr. David Clark tells the story of the microbe-driven epidemics that have repeatedly molded our human destinies. You'll discover how your genes have been shaped through millennia spent battling against infectious diseases. You'll learn how epidemics have transformed human history, over and over again, from ancient Egypt to Mexico, the Romans to Attila the Hun. You'll learn how the Black Death epidemic ended the Middle Ages, making possible the Renaissance, western democracy, and the scientific revolution. Clark demonstrates how epidemics have repeatedly shaped not just our health and genetics, but also our history, culture, and politics. You'll even learn how they may influence religion and ethics, including the ways they may help trigger cultural cycles of puritanism and promiscuity. Perhaps most fascinating of all, Clark reveals the latest scientific and philosophical insights into the interplay between microbes, humans, and society - and previews what just might come next.

Author : Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8131744302

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Germs, Genes, & Civilization by Clark Pdf

Author : David P. Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Civilization
ISBN : 0137068662

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Germs, Genes & Civilization by David P. Clark Pdf

"Clear, thoughtful, and thought-provoking, Germs, Genes & Civilization makes the case that infectious diseases have played a major role in shaping society. Clark argues that religion, morals, and even democracy have all been influenced by the smallest and most dangerous organisms on our planet. While you may not accept every argument, you will be stimulated, entertained, and enlightened."---Samuel L. Stanley, Jr., M.D., President, Stony Brook University, and former Director of the Midwest Regional Center for Excellence in Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases Research --

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Bacteria
ISBN : 0132788357

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Germs, Genes and Bacteria by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Clark,Greg Gibson,Anne Maczulak
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 1141 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780132788342

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Germs, Genes, and Bacteria by David Clark,Greg Gibson,Anne Maczulak Pdf

Breakthrough bioscience and its implications: 3 extraordinary boks take you to the cutting edge of biology, genetics, evolution, and human health Three remarkable books take you to the cutting edge of biology, genetics, evolution, and human health — explaining the newest science, and revealing its incredible implications! Germs, Genes, & Civilization: How Epidemics Shaped Who We Are Today reveals how microbes have shaped our health, genetics, history, culture, politics, religion and ethics… and how they’re shaping our future right now. Allies and Enemies: How the World Depends on Bacteria offers an even closer look at humans’ intimate partnership with bacteria… how they keep you alive, how they can kill you, and how we can all live together happily in peace. Finally, in It Takes a Genome: How a Clash Between Our Genes and Modern Life Is Making Us Sick, Greg Gibson explains today’s explosion in chronic disease through a revolutionary new hypothesis: our genome is out of equilibrium with itself, its environment, and modern culture. From world-renowned leaders in science and science journalism, including David Clark, Anne Maczulak, and Greg Gibson

Author : David Clark
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780131388369

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Our Debt to Disease by David Clark Pdf

This is the eBook version of the printed book. This Element is an excerpt from Germs, Genes, & Civilization: How Epidemics Shaped Who We Are Today (9780137019960) by David P. Clark. Available in print and digital formats. ¿ Is there a “good” side to epidemics? It all depends on how you look at it... ¿ The way epidemics have intervened in history shows that disease is not uniformly negative. An epidemic’s long-term outcome may be quite complex. Whether we regard any particular outcome as “good” or “bad” depends partly on whose side we are on and partly on the relative weight we give to short-term versus long-term effects.

Author : David P. Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 9 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Civilization
ISBN : 0132102528

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Development of Genetic Resistance to Infection by David P. Clark Pdf

"This Element is an excerpt from Germs, Genes, & Civilization: How Epidemics Shaped Who We Are Today (ISBN: 9780137019960) by David P. Clark. When a virulent epidemic rages, some humans survive and some die. Before vaccination, antibiotics, and modern medical technology, what decided who was fortunate and who was not? In addition to sheer luck, both social and biological factors affect the chances of catching a disease, as well as the likelihood of surviving"--Resource description page.

Author : David P. Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Civilization
ISBN : 0132102781

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Crowding and Disease Virulence by David P. Clark Pdf

"This Element is an excerpt from Germs, Genes, & Civilization: How Epidemics Shaped Who We Are Today (ISBN: 9780137019960) by David P. Clark. Why it's wishful thinking to believe that diseases will eventually evolve into milder forms--and what the hard truth means for humanity"--Resource description page.

Author : David P. Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 5 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Civilization
ISBN : 0132102552

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The Coevolution of Humanity and Infectious Disease by David P. Clark Pdf

"This Element is an excerpt from Germs, Genes, & Civilization: How Epidemics Shaped Who We Are Today (ISBN: 9780137019960) by David P. Clark. From hunter-gatherers to agricultural societies and beyond: How humans and disease have evolved together"--Resource description page.

Author : David P. Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Civilization
ISBN : 0132102803

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Vectors and Disease Virulence by David P. Clark Pdf

"This Element is an excerpt from Germs, Genes, & Civilization: How Epidemics Shaped Who We Are Today (ISBN: 9780137019960) by David P. Clark. The crucial role of vectors in disease virulence--and the best place to focus disease prevention efforts"--Resource description page.

Author : David P. Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1900
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1027132079

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How Infectious Diseases Spread by David P. Clark Pdf

This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version. This Element is an excerpt from Germs, Genes, & Civilization: How Epidemics Shaped Who We Are Today.

Author : David P. Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1900
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1027174333

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Future of Disease by David P. Clark Pdf

This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version. This Element is an excerpt from Germs, Genes, & Civilization: How Epidemics Shaped Who We Are Today (9780137019960) by David P. Clark. Available in print and digital formats. A leading microbiologist objectively assesses the threat of infectious diseases-both novel and "classic". Today, the threat from infectious disease is growing. Industrial nations are shielded by wealth and technology from the infections that assault poor nations. Yet despite the pov.

Author : David P. Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 13 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1900
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1027158909

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Risks of Infection from Eating Meat by David P. Clark Pdf

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Author : David P. Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 13 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1900
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1027190969

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Very Brief History of Fungal Contamination of Our Foodstock by David P. Clark Pdf

This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version. This Element is an excerpt from Germs, Genes, & Civilization: How Epidemics Shaped Who We Are Today.

Author : Gregory Cochran,Henry Harpending
Publisher : Stranger Journalism
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9780465002214

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The 10,000 Year Explosion by Gregory Cochran,Henry Harpending Pdf

Two leading researchers make the controversial argument that the human species is still measurably evolving in important ways--in fact, faster than ever before.