Evolution And Disease

By John Bland-Sutton

Book Overview

Evolution and Disease is a scientific book written by John Bland-Sutton. The book explores the relationship between evolution and disease, and how natural selection has shaped the human body's ability to fight off infections and diseases. It covers various aspects of evolutionary biology, including the history of human evolution, the role of genetics in disease susceptibility, and the impact of environmental factors on disease evolution. The book also delves into the evolution of specific diseases, such as cancer, malaria, and tuberculosis, and how they have adapted to survive and thrive in their hosts. Overall, Evolution and Disease is a comprehensive and informative read for anyone interested in the intersection of evolutionary biology and human health.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163238198
• ISBN13: 9781163238196
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"