--- product_id: 76835014 title: "Why We Get Sick" price: "$U1999" currency: UYU in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/76835014-why-we-get-sick store_origin: UY region: Uruguay --- # Why We Get Sick **Price:** $U1999 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Why We Get Sick - **How much does it cost?** $U1999 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.uy](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/76835014-why-we-get-sick) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The next time you get sick, consider this before picking up the aspirin: your body may be doing exactly what it's supposed to. In this ground-breaking book, two pioneers of the science of Darwinian medicine argue that illness as well as the factors that predispose us toward it are subject to the same laws of natural selection that otherwise make our bodies such miracles of design. ;Among the concerns they raise:When may a fever be beneficial?Why do pregnant women get morning sickness?How do certain viruses "manipulate" their hosts into infecting others?What evolutionary factors may be responsible for depression and panic disorder?Deftly summarizing research on disorders ranging from allergies to Alzheimer's, and form cancer to Huntington's chorea, Why We Get Sick, ;answers these questions and more. ;The result is a book that will revolutionize our attitudes toward illness and will intrigue and instruct lay person and medical practitioners alike. Review: This is an interesting and useful book. It should have an Indian print copy ... - This is an interesting and useful book. It should have an Indian print copy to reduce cost so that more people can read the book. Review: A Brilliant New Way to Think About Medicine - Nesse and Williams offer a brilliant new way to look at medicine. The human body is designed by evolution (if you do not believe that, do not bother buying this book). There is almost always a reason for what we see as flaws in our designs. If we keep this simple fact in mind, we can learn a great deal about how best to keep ourselves happy and healthy. Sometimes what we perceive as a flaw is the inevitable cost of some unseen benefit. A fever may be uncomfortable, or even dangerous, but it may also play a role in fighting off a disease. At other times, our relatively recent (in evolutionary terms) move from hunter-gathers may explain the flaw. A taste for sugar and fat is a good thing if you are living on the brink of starvation on the African savanna, but it is not so helpful in a modern society. This is not a self-help book, by any means. While the authors do provide many specific examples and hard facts, the main point of the book is to encourage doctors (and patients) to think more carefully and critically about the human body. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #234,524 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #187 in Anatomy & Physiology #373 in General Medicine #1,473 in Basic Medical Sciences | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 368 Reviews | ## Images ![Why We Get Sick - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81kUbfbITLL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is an interesting and useful book. It should have an Indian print copy ... *by A***R on 15 June 2018* This is an interesting and useful book. It should have an Indian print copy to reduce cost so that more people can read the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Brilliant New Way to Think About Medicine *by O***R on 6 June 2013* Nesse and Williams offer a brilliant new way to look at medicine. The human body is designed by evolution (if you do not believe that, do not bother buying this book). There is almost always a reason for what we see as flaws in our designs. If we keep this simple fact in mind, we can learn a great deal about how best to keep ourselves happy and healthy. Sometimes what we perceive as a flaw is the inevitable cost of some unseen benefit. A fever may be uncomfortable, or even dangerous, but it may also play a role in fighting off a disease. At other times, our relatively recent (in evolutionary terms) move from hunter-gathers may explain the flaw. A taste for sugar and fat is a good thing if you are living on the brink of starvation on the African savanna, but it is not so helpful in a modern society. This is not a self-help book, by any means. While the authors do provide many specific examples and hard facts, the main point of the book is to encourage doctors (and patients) to think more carefully and critically about the human body. ### ⭐ Aaargh!! *by N***N on 15 September 2019* The printing is of poor quality. Doesn't look like a genuine product. Wasn't expecting this. Looks like a fake one printed in india after the book was ordered. Disappointed. ## Frequently Bought Together - Vintage Why We Get Sick: The New Science of Darwinian Medicine - Your Inner Fish: A Journey Into the 3.5-Billion-Year History of the Human Body - Princeton University Press The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.uy/products/76835014-why-we-get-sick](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/76835014-why-we-get-sick) --- *Product available on Desertcart Uruguay* *Store origin: UY* *Last updated: 2026-08-15*