Pollution is a worldwide problem and its potential to influence the physiology of human
populations is great. Studies of human growth and development in relation to pollution have …

Although there is now a large body of empirical research on neighbourhood effects, we
know relatively little about the causal mechanisms responsible for relationships between …

Bodies intrigue us. They promise windows into the past that other archaeological finds
cannot by bringing us literally face to face with history. Yet'the body'is also highly contested …

Wildlife-human interactions are increasing in prevalence as urban sprawl continues to
encroach into rural areas. Once considered to be unsuitable habitat for most wildlife species …

Now with SAGE Publishing! Cultural Anthropology: A Global Perspective delves into both
classic and current research in the field, reflecting a commitment to anthropology's holistic …

US intervention in the Philippines began with the little-known 1899 Philippine-American
War. Using the war as its departure point in analyzing US—Philippine relations, Vestiges of …

There is a strong case today for a specific focus on mental public health and its relation to
social and physical environments. From a public health perspective, we now appreciate the …

Industrialization, urbanization, and rapid socioeconomic growth are the prime factors
regarding development of an urban city. These activities deteriorate the environment slowly …

There has been a meteoric rise over the past two decades in the medical research and
media coverage of the so‐called global childhood obesity epidemic. Recently, in response …

With the advancement of global urbanization, urban streetscapes have become a critical
part of urban public spaces. As one of the important ways to enhance the living environment …