Target Audience

While I urge everyone to read this book because evolutionary medicine is such a relevant and informative topic, I think individuals with at least a little background knowledge in biology and genetics would enjoy this read the most. Dr. Moalem does a great job of not using a lot of jargon and fully explaining concepts at a basic level. Someone who is not familiar with basic biological terms and ideas still may get a little lost. To all you business majors out there, do not let this deter you from reading this book! While it may be less of an easy read for you, the knowledge you will gain is just as pertinent. Most people think that only current and future health care professionals need to worry about topics like evolutionary medicine, but I disagree. We all are aware of our own bodies and level of health so should also be informed on what we have been through to get where we are and how we are still evolving. If nothing else, being made aware of our intricate relationship with our environment and the complexities of our bodies should be a reminder to everyone to appreciate the gift of life.