human biology

Investigates the causes of illness and disease through application of the Darwinian theory of natural selection, which attempts to explain why humans, in general, are susceptible to some diseases and not to others and why some parts of the body are so prone to failure.

This volume is a comprehensive overview of the scientific discipline that studies psychological and biological processes and behavior in humans and other animals. It features chapters on the history of the field, the thought process, memory, theories of personality, and key figures—such as William James, Sigmund Freud, Jean Piaget, B. F. Skinner, and Daniel Kahneman—who helped shape the field. The difference between clinical psychology and the growing science of mind, brain, and social behavior is discussed, as are several subfields of psychology.This comprehensive guide is the perfect introduction for students, in particular those studying the development of the field.

A look at the germs that are inside our bodies.

Recounts the life and accomplishments of the seventeenth-century English doctor who first discovered that blood circulates throughout the body, pumped by the heart.

""An introduction to human beings, including human anatomy, human diseases and conditions, and human genetics. Features include drawings, diagrams, photographs, and activities""--.

A collection of facts about the human body.

"Discover amazing facts about the human body! Have you ever wondered why you shiver in the cold? Why your blood is red? How long is the world's longest nose? Find out all this and more in this fascinating book, filled with hundreds of super stats about our own bodies!"--Page [4] cover.

Investigates various unusual and involuntary human behaviors, including laughing, crying, coughing, and sneezing. Details the evolutionary origins of these behaviors and discusses how their study can offer new perspectives on how the human brain works.

Concludes that there is a lack of substance behind ideas about biologically based sex differences.