This book demonstrates the increasing convergence of interest of some social scientists in the theories, research and findings of the life sciences in building a more interdisciplinary approach to the study of politics.

Biology of Disease describes the biology of many of the human disorders and diseases that are encountered in a clinical setting and is designed for first and second year students in biomedical science programs.

This pioneering collection uses Paul Rabinow’s concept of biosociality to chart the shifts in social relations and in ideas about nature, biology and identity brought about by developments in biomedicine.

This pioneering collection uses Paul Rabinow’s concept of biosociality to chart the shifts in social relations and in ideas about nature, biology and identity brought about by developments in biomedicine.

Charles Darwin (1809-1882) is best known as a biologist and natural historian rather than a philosopher. However, in this invaluable book, Tim Lewens shows in a clear and accessible manner how important Darwin is for philosophy and how his work has shaped and challenged the very nature of the subject.

Charles Darwin (1809-1882) is best known as a biologist and natural historian rather than a philosopher. However, in this invaluable book, Tim Lewens shows in a clear and accessible manner how important Darwin is for philosophy and how his work has shaped and challenged the very nature of the subject.

Sponsored by the Royal Anthropological Institute, in conjunction with the British Academy, Early Human Kinship brings together original studies from leading figures in the biological sciences, social anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics to provide a major breakthrough in the debate over human evolution and the nature of society.

• This landmark volume assesses the contribution of recent work in ethnobiology to anthropological thought.


• Considers the ways in which the subject matter and methodologies of ethnobiological research address core anthropological questions.
  Category: Human Biology