MINORITY POPULATIONS Genetics Demography and Health Studies in Biology Economy and Society

BITTLES Alan H., ROBERTS D.F.

ISBN 10: 0333546946 / ISBN 13: 9780333546949

Published by Galton Institute [&] Palgrave Macmillan, 1992. 0333546946, 1992

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1st edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered black cloth (some light spotting on top edge - otherwise VG), dustwrapper (VG). Pp. xi + 276, illus with b&w figures (some faint spotting on fore-edge; no inscriptions).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: MINORITY POPULATIONS Genetics Demography and Health Studies in Biology Economy and Society
• Publisher: Galton Institute [&] Palgrave Macmillan, 1992. 0333546946
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333546946
• ISBN 13: 9780333546949
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
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Synopsis

This book focuses on the role of both biological and behavioural factors in the fertility and specific patterns of health and disease of minority populations living in developed and less developed countries. The importance of marriages contracted between close relatives is stressed, as over 900 million people inhabit countries where 20 to 50 per cent of marriages are inbred. Past, present and future trends in population mixing are evaluated, with special consideration of their effects on the health of minorities. The research data is based on the practical experience of the editors and contributors.