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Outliving Your Ovaries: An Endocrinologist Weighs the Risks and Rewards of Treating Menopause with Hormone Replacement Therapy

Author : Marina Johnson
Publisher : Eyesong Publishing
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-06
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780983021513

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“Outliving Your Ovaries: An Endocrinologist Weighs The Risks And Rewards Of Treating Menopause With Hormone Replacement Therapy” provides break-through, new menopause research explaining why pharmaceutical topical bioidentical hormones are safer than the most commonly used hormones. Dr. Johnson gives poignant, clinical stories from her 28 years of clinical experience during which she has managed over 100,000 female patient visits. These stories depict the tragic consequences of estrogen deficiency and the joy of transformation that occurs when a woman is made whole again. This eBook will give a woman a guidebook that helps her evaluate the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in clear, easy-to-understand terms so she can better work with her own physician to determine what’s right for her.Posted on Dr. Marina Johnson’s Facebook site, patients and celebrity fans of Dr. Johnson have come out in support of the release of the new eBook. "Finally-a clear concise prescription for women as they navigate the challenges of menopause. Debunking misconceptions, Dr. Johnson provides a roadmap for health and vitality in what can be truly golden years," says Catherine Crier, journalist, former judge, and best-selling author. “There are perhaps only 1% in any given field that are truly the best at what they do and Dr. Johnson is part of this elite group,” say Bill and Susan Casner, owners of Winstar Farms and this year’s top winners of the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes. “A must read for all women!” says Joni Lamb, host & co-founder of Daystar Television Network.

Outliving Your Ovaries

Author : Marina Johnson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1478320613

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(BP 710) - Marina Johnson MD is a board-certified Endocrinologist and Pharmacist. In 2011, she was honored to be invited as one of twelve speakers at the Cleveland HeartLab Annual Symposium. Her program, "Seven Strategies For Prescribing HRT & Cardiovascular Implications", represented AMA Category 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME) for keeping physicians up-to-date on the very latest evidence-based research and methods. Dr. Johnson is the Medical Director of the Institute of Endocrinology and Preventive Medicine in Irving, Texas. In her 30 years of practice, she has managed over 100,000 female patient visits. She has no financial ties with any pharmaceutical company. Her book provides break-through research explaining why topical bioidentical hormones, in the form of pharmaceutical patches, gels and mist products are safer and more reliable than oral synthetic and compounded hormones. (27.25-7-16) REVIEWS "I've been a patient of Dr. Johnson's for 4 years now. Lousy quality of life, fat and miserable when I found her, she has changed my life. I now love living, have lost 40 pounds, feel and look 30 years younger and only intend to get better. You owe it to yourself and the women in your life to read this book. Following her program is not easy or quick, but it's well worth the time and effort you spend. I'll never go back to the way I was. There are two most important women in my life: my mother, who gave me life; and Dr. Marina Johnson, who made it worth living again." Celia Trimble Attorney "An absolute must read for all adult females. Her Johnson Menopause Method is evidence-based and backed up by 30 years of continuing clinical experience. From a medical standpoint, her method contains excellent concepts which are all too often missing in current clinical medicine. It is refreshing to read a book that is obviously divorced from medical industry bias. Her willingness to share her wealth of knowledge is commendable. Her book empowers women with essential information that will allow them to take responsibility for their own well being. Healthcare providers who deliver hormone replacement therapy should be required to read this book." Dr. Bradley F. Bale Co-Founder of the Bale/Doneen Method Clinical Professor Texas Tech School of Medicine "Outliving Your Ovaries is a must read for every woman. Not only because it demystifies so many controversial and conflicting views in treating menopause, but mostly because one can put that book down and feel absolutely empowered. Women can now have the intelligent and informed conversation with their doctors about their bodies that so many of us have struggled to have. Dr. Johnson helps us to understand - with honesty, and decades of research - the real risks and real benefits of how you treat your body during your child-bearing and menopausal years. It's not that this book goes out of its way to criticize or put down others' work, conclusions or opinions. It's that Outliving Your Ovaries gives women a FAIR view, one that isn't backed by a pharmaceutical company, Hollywood cult phenomenon, or other financial directive. And because Dr. Johnson speaks on our behalf without that pressure, I personally find her word trustworthy. But trust is not the only reason to listen, Dr. Johnson's credentials also speak for themselves. She is a trained pharmacist and endocrinologist, giving her unique perspective on risk and benefit of Hormone Replacement Therapy valuable weight. I have read and re-read this work since it was first published, discussed it with my doctor, and with confidence, taken an active role in my health and treatment. I've gifted this book to my mother and sisters because I love and care about them. I recommend this book to anyone who is a woman or cares deeply about one! It will change your life." Nicole Internet Reviewer

Outliving Your Ovaries

Author : F.A.C.E., Marina, Marina Johnson, , F.A.C.E.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 147831432X

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(BP636) Marina Johnson MD is a board-certified Endocrinologist and Pharmacist. In 2011, she was honored to be invited as one of twelve speakers at the Cleveland HeartLab Annual Symposium. Her program, "Seven Strategies For Prescribing HRT & Cardiovascular Implications", represented AMA Category 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME) for keeping physicians up-to-date on the very latest evidence-based research and methods. Dr. Johnson is the Medical Director of the Institute of Endocrinology and Preventive Medicine in Irving, Texas. In her 30 years of practice, she has managed over 100,000 female patient visits. She has no financial ties with any pharmaceutical company. Her book provides break-through research explaining why topical bioidentical hormones, in the form of pharmaceutical patches, gels and mist products are safer and more reliable than oral synthetic and compounded hormones. (25-7-16) REVIEWS "I've been a patient of Dr. Johnson's for 4 years now. Lousy quality of life, fat and miserable when I found her, she has changed my life. I now love living, have lost 40 pounds, feel and look 30 years younger and only intend to get better. You owe it to yourself and the women in your life to read this book. Following her program is not easy or quick, but it's well worth the time and effort you spend. I'll never go back to the way I was. There are two most important women in my life: my mother, who gave me life; and Dr. Marina Johnson, who made it worth living again." Celia D. Trimble Attorney "An absolute must read for all adult females. Her Johnson Menopause Method is evidence-based and backed up by 30 years of continuing clinical experience. From a medical standpoint, her method contains excellent concepts which are all too often missing in current clinical medicine. It is refreshing to read a book that is obviously divorced from medical industry bias. Her willingness to share her wealth of knowledge is commendable. Her book empowers women with essential information that will allow them to take responsibility for their own well being. Healthcare providers who deliver hormone replacement therapy should be required to read this book." Dr. Bradley F. Bale The Bale/Doneen Method Assistant Clinical Professor Texas Tech School of Medicine "Outliving Your Ovaries is a must read for every woman. Not only because it demystifies so many controversial and conflicting views in treating menopause, but mostly because one can put that book down and feel absolutely empowered. Women can now have the intelligent and informed conversation with their doctors about their bodies that so many of us have struggled to have. Dr. Johnson helps us to understand - with honesty, and decades of research - the real risks and real benefits of how you treat your body during your child-bearing and menopausal years. It's not that this book goes out of its way to criticize or put down others' work, conclusions or opinions. It's that Outliving Your Ovaries gives women a FAIR view, one that isn't backed by a pharmaceutical company, Hollywood cult phenomenon, or other financial directive. And because Dr. Johnson speaks on our behalf without that pressure, I personally find her word trustworthy. But trust is not the only reason to listen, Dr. Johnson's credentials also speak for themselves. She is a trained pharmacist and endocrinologist, giving her unique perspective on risk and benefit of Hormone Replacement Therapy valuable weight. I have read and re-read this work since it was first published, discussed it with my doctor, and with confidence, taken an active role in my health and treatment. I've gifted this book to my mother and sisters because I love and care about them. I recommend this book to anyone who is a woman or cares deeply about one! It will change your life." Nicole Internet eBook Reviewer

Beat the Heart Attack Gene

Author : Bradley Bale,Amy Doneen
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781630260569

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A revolutionary, personalized guide to preventing heart disease—America’s #1 killer Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in America. It affects 81 million Americans and is the culprit in one of every two deaths in the United States. Most people think that they are not at risk of a heart attack if they control their cholesterol and blood pressure, but they aren’t aware of other major risk factors. The good news is that with the right information and strategies, heart attacks are preventable—even if heart disease runs in the family. In Beat the Heart Attack Gene, world-renowned cardiovascular specialists Bradley Bale, MD and Amy Doneen, ARNP, present a new model for understanding and preventing heart disease. They explain the three different genetic types of cholesterol profiles and tailor treatments for each type, using their cutting-edge Bale/Doneen Method, a comprehensive, evidence-based medical treatment plan that detects cardiovascular disease (CVD) at early stages and stabilizes it with individualized medical and lifestyle therapy. Beat the Heart Attack Gene includes easy quizzes and self-tests that show how to determine cholesterol genotype as well as advice for how to apply that knowledge through and individualized lifestyle advice. For heart attack and stroke survivors, the Bale/Doneen Method also helps prevent recurrences by identifying and treating what's triggering the patient's disease—a crucial step that many cardiologists neglect. With their proven method utilized by healthcare professionals worldwide, Bale and Doneen empower readers by alerting them to potential health threats, and then offer personalized strategies so they can live healthy, active lives without fear of heart attack or stroke. Specifically, Beat the Heart Attack Gene addresses: *The hidden cause of most heart attacks *Early prevention methods *The dangerous cholesterol most doctors don’t check *Major red flags for heart attack and stroke risk, including gum disease *The genes that increase cardiovascular risk as much as smoking *The best and worst supplements and foods for your heart *10 surprising ways to prevent heart attacks

The Doctors 5-Minute Health Fixes

Author : The Doctors,Mariska van Aalst
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-14
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781605291093

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Paging Dr. Jim, Dr. Travis, Dr. Lisa, and Dr. Drew! America needs your help—and your 5-minute health fixes. If you are like many, you probably think you just don't have time to be healthy: It's too much work, and there's just too much conflicting information out there. Both leave you feeling powerless. But the best doctors know that an informed patient is a healthy patient. So before you lift your hands in defeat, know that great health is just a page away—and much easier to achieve than you think. After combing the very latest medical literature, the Doctors have isolated the seven factors that have been linked to the most vibrant, happiest, longest lives. The secret? Each body system (heart, brain, gut, skin) can be vastly improved with very small shifts in your lifestyle—most of which take less than five minutes to do. And whether it's adding cinnamon to your coffee to balance blood sugar, sipping cold water through a straw to nix nicotine cravings, or brushing and flossing your teeth before you eat each morning to prevent heart disease, all are easy fixes that anyone can make. Utilizing the show's dynamic expert hosts, and based on interviews and research from the top authorities in multiple disciplines, The Doctors 5-Minute Health Fixes is the one-stop source for readers looking for comprehensive, top-notch self-care advice and novel, cutting-edge tips, trivia, and information. Use these helpers as building blocks, and before you know it you're easily on your way to 24-hour health . . . while preventing disease, reversing aging, getting the most out of your annual checkup, and looking fantastic.

Why You Need Chelation Therapy and Other Vital Detox Methods to Save Your Life

Author : Edward C. Kondrot,Garry Gordon
Publisher : Advantage Media Group
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-14
Category : Chelation therapy
ISBN : 9781599325712

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Why You Need Chelation Therapy and Other Vital Detox Methods to Save Your Life by Edward C. Kondrot,Garry Gordon Pdf

Many of my colleagues asked me to bring the latest and now greatest news about chelation to the public as well as to the medical community at large. I interviewed a number of doctors who provide chelation treatment and asked them to describe their approach as well as their clinical results. Voila - this book - a compendium of chelation protocols, products, and spectacular cases.

Sex, Lies, and Menopause

Author : T. S. Wiley,Julie Taguchi,Bent Formby
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780061857058

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Sex, Lies, and Menopause by T. S. Wiley,Julie Taguchi,Bent Formby Pdf

“A new hypothesis, post Women’s Health Initiative, that must be examined further by the entire scientific community.” —Allison Mayer-Oakes, M.D., M.S.P.H., F.A.C.P, founder of the Longevity Medical Center of Santa Barbara Turning thirty years of medical and cultural wisdom on its head, Sex, Lies, and Menopause challenges both the medical establishment and modern feminists to prove that menopause does not have to be deadly. In this revolutionary work—a landmark that signals the true beginning of feminist medicine—a doctor, a philosopher, and a scientist prove that by postponing marriage and motherhood, women have accelerated the aging process, resulting in earlier menopause and, ultimately for thousands, earlier death. In Sex, Lies, and Menopause, T. S. Wiley, Julie Taguchi, M.D., and Bent Formby, Ph.D., offer strong evidence that the use of synthetic hormones leads to cancer and advise women to turn to natural hormone-replacement therapy—derived from plants, not drugs—to help them elevate their estrogen level for greater energy, libido, and intellectual capacity. Provocative, empowering, and scientifically sound, Sex, Lies, and Menopause addresses the inherent benefits of natural progesterone, reveals the lies advanced by the medical and drug establishments, and challenges women to demand a medical future where their health comes first. The research presented in Sex, Lies, and Menopause will at last allow women to create their own plan of action to put themselves safely on the path to better health and hormonal balance at any stage of life.

Best Friends, Occasional Enemies

Author : Lisa Scottoline,Francesca Serritella
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-22
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781429995573

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Best Friends, Occasional Enemies by Lisa Scottoline,Francesca Serritella Pdf

From the New York Times bestselling writing team comes a hilarious new collection of essays that observe life from a mother/daughter perspective New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline and her daughter Francesca Serritella are the best of friends—99.9% of the time. They're number one on each other's speed dial and they tell each other everything—well, almost everything. They share shoes and clothes—except one very special green jacket, which almost caused a catfight. In other words, they're just like every mother and daughter in the world. Best friends, and occasional enemies. Now they're dishing about it all—their lives, their relationship, and their carb count. Inspired by their weekly column, "Chick Wit" for The Philadelphia Inquirer, this book is one you'll have to put down—just to stop laughing. Lisa on Being a Mom - Motherhood has no expiration date. Francesca lives in the city, and I worry about her all the time. My daughter moved out, so why am I still lactating? Francesca on Being a Daughter - My mother is always right. Just ask her. Lisa on Things Every Daughter Should Know - Your mother is always thinking about you, but that's not creepy. Your mother will never forget who did you dirty in the sixth grade, for which you can thank her. And your mother will never stop asking you if you need to go to the bathroom, before you leave the house. Well, do you? Francesca on Closet Wars - My mom is a great dresser. Mostly because she's wearing my clothes. Lisa on Aging Gracefully - My sex drive is in reverse, I have more whiskers than my cat, and my estrogen replacement is tequila. Francesca on Apartment Living - When I saw a mouse, the first person I called was Mom. She told me to call my super, but I felt bad bothering him. I hate to bother people. But I love to bother my mother.

The Good Gift Giver

Author : Tahni Cullen,Cheryl Ricker,Josiah Cullen
Publisher : BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781424554836

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The Good Gift Giver by Tahni Cullen,Cheryl Ricker,Josiah Cullen Pdf

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17 NIV Joe and Tahni Cullen’s life spun into supernatural mode when their seven-year-old, nonverbal autistic son, Josiah, who had never been traditionally taught to read or write, suddenly typed his first independent sentence on an iPad: God is a good gift giver. As told in the book Josiah’s Fire, God unlocked Josiah’s spiritual senses to the deep joys of heaven—renewing their hope, joy, and excitement for God’s Word, power, and presence. Josiah’s gems on their Josiah’s Fire Facebook page delight people from around the world with his wise, thought-provoking insights. This 21-day devotional unites three inspired voices—Tahni Cullen, Josiah Cullen, and Cheryl Ricker—as they share Josiah’s revelatory quotes, personal stories, Scripture for meditation, and prompts for reflection. You will see that blessings come in unexpected forms, personally prepared for you by the good gift giver himself. When received as gifts, these blessings will increase your gratitude, joy, and hope.

Not Too Old for That

Author : Vicki Larson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-04
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781538155622

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Helps women break through the tired and hurtful stereotypes of aging to better reflect who they are, how they live, and what they want as they age. Who hasn’t heard the stereotypes about women of a "certain age?” That’s the age when women become invisible, irrelevant, undesirable, asexual, unhinged, dried-up, hormonal messes. It’s when women quickly slide into fragility and become forgetful, passive, weak, feeble, debilitated, disabled, dependent, and depressed. Or so the story goes. Not only are those outdated narratives sexist and ageist, they are also damaging to women’s physical, emotional, financial, romantic, and sexual health. It’s time to change them. In Not Too Old for That, Vicki Larson helps change the narrative about being a woman at midlife and older. She questions what we’ve been told aging would be like and encourages us to instead ask ourselves, what do we want it to be like, and how can we get there? The key is to be curious, open-minded, and intentional about the ways we are becoming our future selves.We have an opportunity to create new narratives of aging as a woman, ones that value women at all stages of life, not just youth, and it starts with us. Once the stereotypes that have held women back are broken down, women can move past them and rather than feel helpless as the years add up, they can discover and tap into just how much agency they have. Not only will this book help to create a less-ageist, less-sexist, more-inclusive future, it will release our daughters and all young women from a similar future.

The Arc of Life

Author : Grazyna Jasienska,Diana S. Sherry,Donna J. Holmes
Publisher : Springer
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781493940387

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The Arc of Life by Grazyna Jasienska,Diana S. Sherry,Donna J. Holmes Pdf

Given the rapidly developing area of evolutionary medicine and public health, The Arc of Life examines ways in which research conducted by biological anthropologists can enrich our understanding of variation in human health outcomes. The book aims not only to showcase the perspective that biological anthropologists bring to the burgeoning field of evolutionary medicine, but to underscore the context of human life history -- especially the concept of evolutionary trade-offs and the ensuing biological processes that can affect health status over the life course. This dual emphasis on life history theory and life cycle biology will make for a valuable and unique, yet complementary, addition to books already available on the subject of evolution and health. The book consolidates diverse lines of research within the field of biological anthropology, stimulates new directions for future research, and facilitates communication between subdisciplines of human biology operating at the forefront of evolutionary medicine.​

Five Steps Ahead

Author : Samantha Baca
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2024-02-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1963930002

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Five Steps Ahead by Samantha Baca Pdf

I had one job. One responsibility. Lust wasn't a distraction that I had time for, and love was even further off the table. My career was demanding and required my undivided attention which left little time for romance. But when my sister went missing after meeting a guy from the same dating app as the beautiful- way too young for me- college student that I had been assigned to protect, everything changed. Keeping Hannah safe was my top priority, along with finding my sister. But the closer Hannah and I got, the more clouded my vision became. She was as sweet as she was innocent and things needed to stay that way. The only problem was that in order to keep her safe- she had to stay with me until the threat was handled. Living in cramped quarters, I was up close and personal with all of the reasons why I couldn't get involved with Hannah. With chemistry so combustible it could set the world on fire, we knew we had to keep our distance. One wrong move could be fatal with her stalker constantly five steps ahead.

The Emperor of All Maladies

Author : Siddhartha Mukherjee
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-09
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781439170915

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The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee Pdf

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and a documentary from Ken Burns on PBS, this New York Times bestseller is “an extraordinary achievement” (The New Yorker)—a magnificent, profoundly humane “biography” of cancer—from its first documented appearances thousands of years ago through the epic battles in the twentieth century to cure, control, and conquer it to a radical new understanding of its essence. Physician, researcher, and award-winning science writer, Siddhartha Mukherjee examines cancer with a cellular biologist’s precision, a historian’s perspective, and a biographer’s passion. The result is an astonishingly lucid and eloquent chronicle of a disease humans have lived with—and perished from—for more than five thousand years. The story of cancer is a story of human ingenuity, resilience, and perseverance, but also of hubris, paternalism, and misperception. Mukherjee recounts centuries of discoveries, setbacks, victories, and deaths, told through the eyes of his predecessors and peers, training their wits against an infinitely resourceful adversary that, just three decades ago, was thought to be easily vanquished in an all-out “war against cancer.” The book reads like a literary thriller with cancer as the protagonist. Riveting, urgent, and surprising, The Emperor of All Maladies provides a fascinating glimpse into the future of cancer treatments. It is an illuminating book that provides hope and clarity to those seeking to demystify cancer.

Critical Theory Today

Author : Lois Tyson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781136615566

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Critical Theory Today is the essential introduction to contemporary criticial theory. It provides clear, simple explanations and concrete examples of complex concepts, making a wide variety of commonly used critical theories accessible to novices without sacrificing any theoretical rigor or thoroughness. This new edition provides in-depth coverage of the most common approaches to literary analysis today: feminism, psychoanalysis, Marxism, reader-response theory, new criticism, structuralism and semiotics, deconstruction, new historicism, cultural criticism, lesbian/gay/queer theory, African American criticism, and postcolonial criticism. The chapters provide an extended explanation of each theory, using examples from everyday life, popular culture, and literary texts; a list of specific questions critics who use that theory ask about literary texts; an interpretation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby through the lens of each theory; a list of questions for further practice to guide readers in applying each theory to different literary works; and a bibliography of primary and secondary works for further reading.

Ecology of Social Evolution

Author : Judith Korb,Juergen Heinze
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008-02-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540759577

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Ecology of Social Evolution by Judith Korb,Juergen Heinze Pdf

The time is ripe to investigate similarities and differences in the course of social evolution in different animals. This book brings together renowned researchers working on sociality in different animals to deal with the key questions of sociobiology. For the first time, they compile the evidence for the importance of ecological factors in the evolution of social life, ranging from invertebrate to vertebrate social systems, and evaluate its importance versus that of relatedness.