{"title":"Andrew Doig","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're intrigued by the intricate workings of life and death, Andrew Doig's collection is a compelling choice. Andrew Doig is a distinguished author renowned for his insightful explorations within the realms of science and nature. His books, such as \u003cem\u003eThis Mortal Coil\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into profound topics with clarity and precision, making complex subjects accessible and engaging for readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDoig's writings are celebrated for their meticulous research and fascinating narratives, shedding light on the science that underpins our very existence. Whether you're a science enthusiast or a curious reader eager to expand your knowledge, Andrew Doig's books offer a rewarding journey through the marvels of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"this-mortal-coil","title":"This Mortal Coil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eGUARDIAN, ECONOMIST\u003c\/i\u003e AND \u003ci\u003ePROSPECT\u003c\/i\u003e BOOK OF THE YEAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A superb book' Simon Sebag Montefiore\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An empowering story of human ingenuity' \u003ci\u003eEconomist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Full of curious facts' \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCauses of death have changed irrevocably across time. In the course of a few centuries, we have gone from a world where disease or violence was likely to strike anyone at any age, and where famine could be just one bad harvest away, to one where in many countries excess food is more of a problem than a lack of it. Why have the reasons we die changed so much?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow is it that a century ago people died mainly from infectious disease, while today the leading causes of death in industrialised nations are heart disease and stroke? And what do changing causes of death reveal about how previous generations have lived?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUniversity of Manchester Professor Andrew Doig provides an eye-opening portrait of death throughout history, looking at particular causes – from infectious disease to genetic disease, violence to diet – who they affected, and the people who made it possible to overcome them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, we hear about the long and torturous story of the discovery of vitamin C and its role in preventing scurvy; the Irish immigrant who opened the first washhouse for the poor of Liverpool, and in so doing educated the public on the importance of cleanliness in combating disease; and the Church of England curate who, finding his new church equipped with a telephone, started the Samaritans to assist those in emotional distress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis Mortal Coil\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrilling story of growing medical knowledge and social organisation, of achievement and, looking to the future, of promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45707401167084,"sku":"9781526624390","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781526624390.jpg?v=1725899618"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/andrew-doig.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}