Explaining Long-Term Trends in Health and Longevity |
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| Author:
| Fogel, Robert W. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-107-66581-1 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2012 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $25.99 |
Book Description:
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This collection of essays by Nobel laureate Robert W. Fogel describes the theory and measurement of ageing and health-related variables. Dr Fogel analyzes historic data on height, health, nutrition and life expectation to provide a clearer understanding of the past, illustrate the costs and benefits of using such measures and note the difficulties of drawing conclusions from data intended for different purposes.
This collection of essays by Nobel laureate Robert W. Fogel describes the theory and measurement of ageing and health-related variables. Dr Fogel analyzes historic data on height, health, nutrition and life expectation to provide a clearer understanding of the past, illustrate the costs and benefits of using such measures and note the difficulties of drawing conclusions from data intended for different purposes.