Demography and Nutrition : Evidence from Historical and Contemporary Populations.

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This work looks in detail at the effects of nutrition on population dynamics. Drawing examples from around the world, and using knowledge of modern biochemistry and physiology of nutrition, and time-series statistical analysis of data, the authors explain historical epidemiology, providing an insigh...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Scott, Susan
Otros Autores: Duncan, Chris J.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : John Wiley & Sons, 2008.
Temas:
Nutritional anthropology.
Demographic anthropology.
Physical anthropology.
Food supply > History.
Anthropology, Physical
Anthropologie de l'alimentation.
Anthropologie démographique.
Anthropologie physique.
Aliments > Approvisionnement > Histoire.
physical anthropology.
Demographic anthropology
Food supply
Nutritional anthropology
Physical anthropology
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Mortality Oscillations in 404 English Parishes
  • a Metapopulation Study; Chapter 3 The Staple Food Supply: Fluctuating Wheat Prices and Malnutrition; Chapter 4 Famine; Chapter 5 Long-term Demographic Effects of even a Small Famine; Chapter 6 Fertility; Chapter 7 Nutrition and Pregnancy; Chapter 8 Infancy; Chapter 9 Infant Mortality; Chapter 10 Exogenous Cycles: A Case Study; Chapter 11 The Amelioration of Infant Mortality in Rural England; Chapter 12 Iodine Deficiency and Endogenous Mortality; Chapter 13 Seasonality; Chapter 14 Sex Ratios.

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