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Pair-Bonding And The Evolutionary Trajectory Of Homo: Disease Avoidance As An Adaptive Trait, Ronald S. Immerman, Wade C. Mackey
Pair-Bonding And The Evolutionary Trajectory Of Homo: Disease Avoidance As An Adaptive Trait, Ronald S. Immerman, Wade C. Mackey
Journal of Ecological Anthropology
As the ancestors of both the great apes and humans began to separate into two lineages, several distinctions emerged and solidified for the separate genera. It is suggested here that the sequelae to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and subsequent behavioral tendencies to avoid sexually transmitted diseases played an important role in forging the unique character of the Australopithecine/Homo line. In particular, the advantage of pair-bonding versus promiscuity in avoiding STDs would facilitate the crystallization of both the nascent nuclear family and the man-to-child affiliative bond. In addition, the unexpectedly small sexual dimorphism of Homo is suggested to be a …
The Unequal Exchange Of Time And Space: Toward A Non-Normative Ecological Theory Of Exploitation, Alf Hornborg
The Unequal Exchange Of Time And Space: Toward A Non-Normative Ecological Theory Of Exploitation, Alf Hornborg
Journal of Ecological Anthropology
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Human Health Impacts Of Forest Fires In The Southern United States: A Literature Review, Cynthia T. Fowler
Human Health Impacts Of Forest Fires In The Southern United States: A Literature Review, Cynthia T. Fowler
Journal of Ecological Anthropology
Forestry management practices can shape patterns of health, illness, and disease. A primary goal for owners of federal, state, and private forests is to craft ecosystem management plans that simultaneously optimize forest health and human health. Firea major forest management issue in the United Statescomplicates these goals. Wildfires are natural phenomena with unpredictable effects. Controlled fires, on the other hand, are often prescribed to reduce biomass fuels, reduce wildfire risks, and protect resource values. While fires can enhance the health of fire-adapted ecosystems, research on the human health impacts of smoke from forest fires is somewhat equivocal. This article synthesizes …
On Choosing A Fieldsite For Health Related Research, Anna Waldstein
On Choosing A Fieldsite For Health Related Research, Anna Waldstein
Journal of Ecological Anthropology
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