Gustav Milne Knihy

Highlights the overlooked importance of, and threat to, the River Thames during the Blitz, WW2. Had the Thames' defences been damaged, catastrophic flooding would have occurred.

In Uncivilised Genes: Human Evolution and the Urban Paradox, Gustav Milne explores how we can reconfigure our lifestyles and urban environments, based on an understanding of our prehistoric past, in order to bring about a richer future for mankind. We evolved as hunter-gatherers over a period of more than three million years: living off the land

The narrative explores the harrowing experiences of London during World War II, highlighting the relentless air raids by the Luftwaffe and the devastating impact on the city's population and infrastructure. In addition to the documented casualties and destruction, it delves into the looming threat of catastrophic flooding if the Nazi attacks compromised the Thames' defenses, adding another layer of fear and urgency to the wartime struggle.

The rising global rates of child obesity are linked to serious health issues, including Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, with escalating healthcare costs. To combat this trend, the book emphasizes the importance of integrating health-focused changes into school curricula. It advocates for daily physical education, promoting walk-to-school initiatives, and ensuring that school-provided food meets health standards. Annual BMI tracking alongside nutrition and academic performance is suggested, with a dedicated Head-of-Health in each school to oversee these initiatives and support students in maintaining a healthy weight.

Die zunehmende Fettleibigkeit bei Kindern führt weltweit zu ernsthaften Gesundheitsproblemen wie Typ-2-Diabetes und Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen. Um dieser Entwicklung entgegenzuwirken, wird ein umfassender Ansatz empfohlen, der vor allem im Schulwesen ansetzt. Durch die Anpassung des Lehrplans sollen gesunde Lebensweisen gefördert werden, einschließlich täglicher Bewegungszeiten und der Verbesserung der Essensqualität in Schulen. Zudem soll der Body-Mass-Index der Kinder regelmäßig erfasst und mit deren schulischen Leistungen in Verbindung gebracht werden, um präventive Maßnahmen gezielt zu steuern.