The changing body
Roderick Floud
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The changing body
Published
2011
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
431
ISBN-13
9780521705615
ISBN-10
0521705614
Description
Humans have become much taller and heavier, and experience healthier and longer lives than ever before in human history. However it is only recently that historians, economists, human biologists and demographers have linked the changing size, shape and capability of the human body to economic and demographic change. This book presents an introduction to the field of anthropometric history, surveying the causes and consequences of changes in health and mortality, diet and the disease environment in Europe and the United States since 1700. It examines how we define and measure health and nutrition as well as key issues such as whether increased longevity contributes to greater productivity or, instead, imposes burdens on society through the higher costs of healthcare and pensions. The result is a book that is a contribution to economic and social history with important implications for today's developing world and the health trends of the future.
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How many pages are in The changing body?
This edition of The changing body has approximately 431 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The changing body?
For most readers, The changing body typically takes between 8h 59m and 5h 59m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 107,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 11m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 107,750 words
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What is the word count of The changing body?
The estimated word count for The changing body is approximately 107,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The changing body?
The changing body was written by Roderick Floud.
When was The changing body published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.