Why We Get Sick: The New Science of Darwinian Medicine by Randolph M. Nesse & George C. Williams

A revolutionary perspective on illness and human vulnerability

"A new way of thinking about illness... a fascinating perspective on the persistence of human vulnerability." — Peter D. Kramer, author of Listening to Prozac

In this groundbreaking work, physician Randolph M. Nesse and evolutionary biologist George C. Williams introduce Darwinian medicine—a revolutionary approach to understanding why we get sick. By applying evolutionary principles to modern medicine, they reveal profound insights into the nature of disease and health.

Explore Revolutionary Medical Insights:

• Why evolution hasn't eliminated common diseases and disorders
• The evolutionary reasons behind fever, pain, and other symptoms
• How natural selection shapes our vulnerability to illness
• Why aging and chronic diseases are inevitable consequences of evolution
• New perspectives on allergies, infections, and mental health

This pioneering book challenges conventional medical thinking and offers a fresh framework for understanding human health. Nesse and Williams demonstrate that many symptoms we try to suppress are actually evolved defenses, and that understanding our evolutionary past is crucial to treating modern ailments.

Accessible yet scientifically rigorous, Why We Get Sick transforms how we think about medicine, disease, and the human body. It's essential reading for anyone interested in health, evolution, or the fascinating intersection of biology and medicine.

Perfect for readers interested in: Medicine, evolutionary biology, health science, human biology, medical history, and popular science.