The Savage Wars of Peace – England, Japan and the Malthusian Trap

England, Japan and the Malthusian Trap

Gebonden Engels 1997 9780631181170
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Through detailed comparative analysis of English and Japanese history the book explores such matters as the destruction of war, decline of famine, the control of fertility.

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ISBN13:9780631181170
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Aantal pagina's:446

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Acknowledgements.
<p>References, Conventions and Measures.</p>
<p>Introduction.</p>
<p>Part I: The Trap:.</p>
<p>1. The Malthusian Trap.</p>
<p>2. Two Islands.</p>
<p>Part II: Wars of Peace:.</p>
<p>3. Natural Environment, Culture and Human Labour.</p>
<p>4. The Destruction of War.</p>
<p>5. The Nature, Causes and Elimination of Famine.</p>
<p>6. Food and Nutrition.</p>
<p>Part III: In the Body: .</p>
<p>7. Dysentery, Typhoid, Cholera and the Water Supply.</p>
<p>8. Drink: Milk, Water, Beer and Tea.</p>
<p>9. Two Methods for the Disposal of Human Excrement.</p>
<p>Part IV: On the Body:.</p>
<p>10. Vector–borne Diseases: Plague, Typhus and Malaria.</p>
<p>11. Public Environs: Streets, Fields and Markets.</p>
<p>12. Housing and Health.</p>
<p>13. Textiles, Clothing and Footwear.</p>
<p>14. Bodily Hygiene: Bathing and Washing.</p>
<p>15. Changing Concepts of Dirt and Cleanliness.</p>
<p>Part V: In the Air:.</p>
<p>16. Air–borne Diseases: Smallpox, Measles and Tuberculosis.</p>
<p>Part VI: In the Womb:.</p>
<p>17. Fertility, Marriage and Sexual Relations.</p>
<p>18. Biology and Contraception.</p>
<p>19. Abortion and Infanticide.</p>
<p>20. Strategies of Heirship.</p>
<p>Part VII: Outcome: .</p>
<p>21. Design and Chance.</p>
<p>Index.</p>

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