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" The story of the human body : "
Daniel E. Lieberman
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BL
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Record Number
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596862
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b426081
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Main Entry
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Lieberman, Daniel,1964-
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Title & Author
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The story of the human body : : evolution, health, and disease /\ Daniel E. Lieberman
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Edition Statement
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First edition
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Page. NO
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xii, 460 pages :: illustrations ;; 25 cm
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ISBN
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9780307379412
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: 0307379418
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Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [371]-432) and index
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Abstract
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A Harvard evolutionary biologist presents an engaging discussion of how the human body has evolved over millions of years, examining how an increasing disparity between the needs of Stone Age bodies and the realities of the modern world are fueling a paradox of greater longevity and chronic disease
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Subject
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Human body
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Subject
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Human evolution
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Subject
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Adaptation (Biology)
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LC Classification
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QP38.L74 2013
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Parallel Title
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Human body :evolution, health, and disease
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