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This volume is a comprehensive survey of the field and contains work b y such leaders as Paul Ewald, Melvin Konner, and Randolph Nesse. Topic s include anxieties and phobias, substance abuse, SIDS, high-blood pre ssure, obesity, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, sensory disorders,... Read Full Overview

Evolution is the single most important idea in modern biology, shedding light on virtually every biological question, from the shape of orchid blossoms to the distribution of species across the planet. Until recently, however, the theory has had little impact on medical research... Read Full Overview