Stories
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Epidemic threats and racist legacies
Epidemiology is the systematic, data-driven study of health and disease in populations. But as historian Jacob Steere-Williams suggests, this most scientific of fields emerged in the 19th century imbued with a doctrine of Western imperialism – a legacy that continues to influence how we talk about disease.
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The psychological impact of nuclear war
How would you hold up psychologically if a nuclear bomb was dropped? Discover the British government’s secret predictions from the 1980s.
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A history of twins in science
For thousands of years, twins have been a source of fascination in mythology, religion and the arts. Since the 19th century, they have also been the subject of scientific study and experimentation.
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The quest to breed gifted children
If you had the chance, would you choose a genius baby?
Catalogue
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Population studies from parish registers : a selection of readings from Local population studies / edited by Michael Drake.
Date: 1982- Books
A glossary for local population studies / [L. Bradley].
Bradley, L.Date: 1978- Journals
Local population studies.
Date: [1970-]- Archives and manuscripts
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Population Studies newsletter
Date: 1982-1988Reference: SA/PIC/K/10Part of: Population Investigation Committee- Journals
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Population studies
Date: 1947-