Human Biology of Afro-Caribbean Populations (Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Human Biology of Afro-Caribbean Populations (Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology) Book

A comprehensive review of the health, demography and population genetics of Carribbean populations of African descent. It provides an evolutionary framework for understanding the epidemiology of diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, and the effects of infectious disease on the genetic make-up of these populations.Read More

from£110.17 | RRP: £77.00
* Excludes Voucher Code Discount Also available Used from £86.74
  • Product Description

    A comprehensive study of the microevolution of Caribbean populations of African descent, this book reviews the conditions endured by the slaves during their passage and in the plantations and how these conditions may have affected their own health and that of their descendants. Providing an evolutionary framework for understanding the epidemiology of common modern-day diseases such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes, it also looks at infectious diseases and their effect on the genetic make-up of Afro-Caribbean populations. Also covered are population genetics studies that have been used to understand the microevolutionary pathways for various populations, and demographic characteristics including the relationships between migration, family type and fertility. Ending with a case study of the Afro-Caribbean population of Limón, Costa Rica, this book is an essential resource for researchers working in biological anthropology, demography, and epidemiology, and for those interested in the African diaspora in the New World.

  • 0521819318
  • 9780521819312
  • Lorena Madrigal
  • 1 June 2006
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 268
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. If you click through any of the links below and make a purchase we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Click here to learn more.

Would you like your name to appear with the review?

We will post your book review within a day or so as long as it meets our guidelines and terms and conditions. All reviews submitted become the licensed property of www.find-book.co.uk as written in our terms and conditions. None of your personal details will be passed on to any other third party.

All form fields are required.