Seasonality and Human Ecology

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Seasonality and Human Ecology
Authors and Contributors      Edited by S. J. Ulijaszek
Edited by S. S. Strickland
SeriesSociety for the Study of Human Biology Symposium Series
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:264
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreHuman biology
ISBN/Barcode 9780521103046
ClassificationsDewey:304.2
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 31 Tables, unspecified; 80 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 19 March 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Seasonality has effects on a wide range of human functions and activities, and is important in the understanding of human-environment relationships. In this volume, distinguished contributors including human biologists, anthropologists, physiologists and nutritionists consider many of the different ways in which seasonality influences human biology and behaviour. Topics addressed include the influence of seasonality on hominid evolution, seasonal climatic effects on human physiology, fertility and physical growth, seasonality in morbidity, mortality and nutritional state, and seasonal factors in food production, modernization and work organization in Third World economies. This book will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in human biology, anthropology and nutrition.

Reviews

..." includes several innovative analyses that set new standards in the collection, handling and interpretation of seasonal data and move some way towards both proximate and ultimate explanation...an excellent starting point for ecologists, anthropologists, nutritionists, epidemiologists, and clinicians interested in accelerating progress in this area..." Daniel Sellen, TREE