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Why We Get Sick: The New Science of Darwinian Medicine

Randolph M. Nesse, George C. Williams
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Why We Get Sick: The New Science of Darwinian Medicine

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996

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Randolph M. Nesse, George C. Williams

Why We Get Sick: The New Science of Darwinian Medicine

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Details
Pages

290

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Anthropology

Psychology
Setting

1990s

Topic
Anthropology

Health

Psychology
Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

3,430 ratings

77%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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 this

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.

4.3

3,430 ratings

77%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

290

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Anthropology

Psychology
Setting

1990s

Topic
Anthropology

Health

Psychology
Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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