{"product_id":"the-health-consequences-of-modernisation-evidence-from-circumpolar-peoples-hardback-9780521474016","title":"The Health Consequences of 'Modernisation'; Evidence from Circumpolar Peoples (Hardback) 9780521474016","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Health Consequences of 'Modernisation'\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eEvidence from Circumpolar Peoples\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInvestigates the health consequences of switching from an active 'hunter-gatherer' lifestyle to that of sedentary modern living.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRoy J. Shephard (Author), Andris Rode (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521474016, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 23 February 1996\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e324 pages, 24 b\/w illus.  62 tables\u003cbr\u003e23.8 x 15.9 x 2.2 cm, 0.58 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"The book's strength in physiological topics reflects the authors' background and experience. Moreover, there is much in this book that is useful for any health care practitioner and researcher with an interest in the North. It is a convenient, single-source introduction to the Inuit and their health status, with a comprehensive bibliography.\"   Transcultural Psychiatry\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eWhat are the health consequences of a transition from an active 'hunter-gatherer' lifestyle to that of sedentary modern living? In this book, the impact of 'modernization' is assessed in various populations in the circumpolar regions. The hazards of living in polar regions, and the adaptations shown culturally, behaviourally and physically by the indigenous peoples are examined and the effect of changes in habitual activity, diet, and general lifestyle due to more urban living patterns on the body composition, pulmonary function and susceptibility to disease discussed. The implications of this switch are important not only for all those concerned about the survival of indigenous communities around the world, but for all of us living in an increasingly sedentary, urban environment. Anthropologists, physiologists and those interested in population fitness will find this a comprehensive and valuable volume.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. The circumpolar habitat and its peoples - traditional lifestyle and early research findings\u003cbr\u003e 2. Concept of the International Biological Programme Human Adaptability Project and IBP studies of circumpolar peoples\u003cbr\u003e 3. Changes in social structure and behaviour\u003cbr\u003e 4. Secular trends in diet, metabolism and body composition\u003cbr\u003e 5. Secular trends in physical fitness and cold tolerance\u003cbr\u003e 6. Secular trends in lung function and respiratory disease\u003cbr\u003e 7. Secular trends in growth and development\u003cbr\u003e 8. Current health status\u003cbr\u003e 9. Lessons from the Arctic\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Human biology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Human biology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Human%20biology%20%5BPSX%5D%22\"\u003ePSX\u003c\/a\u003e], Physical anthropology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physical anthropology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physical%20anthropology%20%5BJHMP%5D%22\"\u003eJHMP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46005143699736,"sku":"9780521474016","price":89.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521474016i_ea15ccfc-bf1c-4e64-a6a2-2680b6a7fb2f.jpg?v=1691382808","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-health-consequences-of-modernisation-evidence-from-circumpolar-peoples-hardback-9780521474016","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}