Inevitably. Why people died before and why they die now | Andrew Doig

About the book "Inevitable" by Andrew Doig

"Inevitable" is an in-depth study of the changes in the causes of human death from ancient times to the present day. Andrew Doig, professor of biochemistry, examines these changes through the lens of medical knowledge, social conditions, and scientific advances.

The main topics of the book:
- History of mortality: How the main causes of death changed from infectious diseases to heart disease and diets.
- Medical advances: Contributions to the fight against disease, including the discovery of vitamin C and the effects of cleanliness on health.
- Social change: How the organization of society and social innovation affected life expectancy and causes of death.

Why you should read the book "Inevitable":
- An exciting story: The book tells about the development of medical knowledge and scientific achievements that changed the lives of mankind.
- Real Stories: Includes compelling stories of people who have made significant contributions to improving lives, such as medical inventors and social reformers.
- Perspective: Offers an analysis of why people died in the past, why people die now, and how the causes of death may change in the future.

About the author:
Andrew Doig, PhD is Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Manchester. Specializes in computational biology, neuroscience, dementia, developmental biology, and proteins. *Inevitably* is his debut book, which tries to gather all this scientific knowledge in one fascinating story.