Thursday, February 12, 2009

Human Biology and Health or Fashion Apparel Accessories and Home Furnishings

Human Biology and Health: An Evolutionary Approach (Health and Disease Series)

Author: Basiro Davey

This book starts from the premise that patterns of illness and disability in modern human populations have been influenced by the biological and cultural evolution of the human species over the last five million years. Developments as diverse as the transition to an upright posture, the farming of grains, close contact with domestic animals, the use of cooking, and the proliferation of urban settlements, industrial processes and international travel have all had profound effects on human health. The evolution of infectious, genetic and degenerative diseases are viewed through the interaction between human biology and human culture, which helps explain the variation in susceptibility to disease between individuals and populations.

The authors are biologists who have written an introduction to human biology and evolution that is accessible to a general readership, but which aims to teach some fundamental biological principles, including DNA and the nature of genes, the structure and functions of cells, the evolution of infectious agents and the human immune system, and the interaction between human physiology and the physical environment. The potential for new biomedical and genetic technologies to offer partial solutions to a few major health problems is considered, alongside the ethical dilemmas they pose for health services and for individuals in the developed world. The book contains case-studies on genetic screening and gene therapy, lactose intolerance and dioxin pollution, and ends with the suggestion that the pace of cultural change is now seriously challenging human capacity to evolve genetic and social adaptations to maintain and improve health.

Booknews

Presents an evolutionary history of human health and disease, starting from the premise that patterns of illness and disability in 20th- century populations have been influenced by the biological and cultural evolution of the human species over the last five million years. Focuses on the evolution of infectious, genetic and degenerative diseases and emphasizes the degree of variation in susceptibility between individuals and between human populations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)



Book review: Weight Management or Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior

Fashion Apparel, Accessories and Home Furnishings

Author: Jay Diamond

Appropriate for Product or Market Knowledge courses in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising programs. This text provides up-to-the-minute details to aide in the understanding of raw materials used in fashion product manufacturing, apparel classifications and their product lines, numerous different wearable accessories and enhancements and the host of home furnishings used for interior design.



Table of Contents:

SECTION I      INTRODUCTION TO THE FASHION INDUSTRY

             Chapter 1      The Nature and Scope of the Industry Segments

SECTION II   THE MATERIALS OF FASHION MERCHANDISE

             Chapter 2       Textiles

             Chapter 3       Leather

             Chapter 4       Furs

             Chapter 5       Metals and Stones

             Chapter 6     Glass, Ceramics and Woods

SECTION III    APPAREL CLASSIFICATIONS

              Chapter 7     Designing and Producing Apparel Collections

              Chapter 8      Women’s Clothing

              Chapter 9      Men’s Clothing

              Chapter 10      Children’s Clothing

SECTION IV    WEARABLE ACCESSORIES AND ENHANCEMEMNTS

            Chapter 11      Footwear, Handbags, Luggage and Belts

             Chapter 12      Jewelry and Watches

            Chapter 13      Gloves, Hats, Hosiery, Scarves, Umbrellas, and Eyewear

            Chapter 14      Cosmetics and Fragrances

SECTION V     HOME ACCESSORIES AND DECORATIVE ENHANCEMENTS

 Chapter 15      Tableware: Dinnerware, Flatware, Glassware, Hollowware,    Tabletops, and Candle Holders

 Chapter 16      Furniture, Lighting, Wall Art, Decorative Frames, Wall Coverings, and Decorative Accessories

           Chapter 17     Linens and Bedding

           Chapter 18      Flooring: Rugs, Carpet, and Hard Surface Materials

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