Birth control, Death control and the Demographic Transition The improving survival rates of children, and the freedom to...
The new localism: Local government and the Constitution Many argue that Britain has become too centralized, that Whitehall...
Hygeia and Panacea: Is prevention better than cure? Better sanitation and hygiene, coupled with immunization, have dramatically reduced...
Pathogens and parasites; plagues and pandemics The earliest gains in life expectancy were made by understanding...
The Times of Our Lives: A history of longevity Notwithstanding Bible stories, the average human lifespan has reached "three...