Evolutionary Thinking in Medicine

From Research to Policy and Practice

Crispin Jenkinson editor Alexandra Alvergne editor Charlotte Faurie editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Springer International Publishing AG

Published:24th May '16

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Evolutionary Thinking in Medicine cover

The aim of this edited book is to provide health professionals, across a wide variety of specialisms, with a targeted access to evolutionary medicine. Throughout the book, the views of both medical and evolutionary scientists on the latest relevant research is presented with a focus on practical implications. The inclusion of boxes explaining the theoretical background as well as both a glossary for technical terms and a lay summary for non- specialists enable medical researchers, public health professionals, policy makers, physicians, students, scholars and the public alike to quickly and easily access appropriate information. This edited volume is thus relevant to anyone keen on finding out how evolutionary medicine can improve the health and well-being of people. 


“This book challenges the current thinking on some of the basics of disease. … This is a book for the visionaries and researchers in medicine, to provoke thought and expand the realm of possibilities for future research. … this is a book for those whose careers are more focused on questioning the status quo and where medicine should be headed. For all its controversial ideas, it is a very interesting and thought-provoking book.” (Vincent F. Carr, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2016)

ISBN: 9783319297149

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382 pages

1st ed. 2016