Social Inequalities in Health in Nonhuman Primates

The Biology of the Gradient

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Zoology, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
Cover of the book Social Inequalities in Health in Nonhuman Primates by , Springer International Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9783319308722
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: April 20, 2016
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9783319308722
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: April 20, 2016
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book provides a comprehensive look at nonhuman primate social inequalities as models for health differences associated with socioeconomic status in humans. The benefit of the socially-housed monkey model is that it provides the complexity of hierarchical structure and rank affiliation, i.e. both negative and positive aspects of social status. At the same time, nonhuman primates are more amenable to controlled experiments and more invasive studies that can be used in human beings to examine the effects of low status on brain development, neuroendocrine function, immunity, and eating behavior. Because all of these biological and behavioral substrates form the underpinnings of human illness, and are likely shared among primates, the nonhuman primate model can significantly advance our understanding of the best interventions in humans.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book provides a comprehensive look at nonhuman primate social inequalities as models for health differences associated with socioeconomic status in humans. The benefit of the socially-housed monkey model is that it provides the complexity of hierarchical structure and rank affiliation, i.e. both negative and positive aspects of social status. At the same time, nonhuman primates are more amenable to controlled experiments and more invasive studies that can be used in human beings to examine the effects of low status on brain development, neuroendocrine function, immunity, and eating behavior. Because all of these biological and behavioral substrates form the underpinnings of human illness, and are likely shared among primates, the nonhuman primate model can significantly advance our understanding of the best interventions in humans.

More books from Springer International Publishing

Cover of the book Antisemitism Before and Since the Holocaust by
Cover of the book Treating Opioid Addiction by
Cover of the book Energy Efficiency Clauses in Charter Party Agreements by
Cover of the book Progress in Wall Turbulence 2 by
Cover of the book Polyelectrolytes by
Cover of the book Robotic Fabrication in Architecture, Art and Design 2014 by
Cover of the book Advanced Glaucoma Surgery by
Cover of the book Techniques and Environments for Big Data Analysis by
Cover of the book Smart Sustainable Cities of the Future by
Cover of the book Security, Privacy, and Applied Cryptography Engineering by
Cover of the book Issues in Science and Theology: What is Life? by
Cover of the book After Brexit by
Cover of the book Current Advances in Osteosarcoma by
Cover of the book Enterprise and Organizational Modeling and Simulation by
Cover of the book Defending Culture by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy