The book "A Life Course Approach to Chronic Disease Epidemiology" by Ed Diana Kuh and Yoav Ben-Shlomo examines the significant changes in population health over the 20th century, particularly in industrialized countries. The authors review the evidence supporting a life course approach to chronic disease epidemiology, emphasizing the importance of prenatal and early life exposures. They argue that how we perceive health and the methods used to study it are influenced by our broader societal and cultural contexts. The book highlights the interrelation of information collected at different life stages and the need for a life course strategy in public health policy. The conclusion supports the idea that biological and social risk factors can be addressed at multiple stages of life, with targeted interventions for high-risk individuals. **Rating: ★★★** John Taylor's book "Body Horror: Photojournalism, Catastrophe and War" explores the role of photography in depicting war and disaster, suggesting that the media often sanitizes these events to protect viewers. Taylor argues that the use of ethically acceptable photographs minimizes the atrocities of war and disaster, leading to a lack of empathy and action. He contrasts this with the potential shock value of more graphic images, which could help break complacency. The book discusses the ethical and practical considerations of using such images, including the impact on viewers' senses and the potential for desensitization. Taylor also includes a chapter where he employs journalistic self-censorship to describe gruesome scenes without showing the actual photographs, which creates a more vivid and impactful narrative. The book is noted for its thought-provoking content but lacks visual aids, making it a challenging read. **Rating: ★★**The book "A Life Course Approach to Chronic Disease Epidemiology" by Ed Diana Kuh and Yoav Ben-Shlomo examines the significant changes in population health over the 20th century, particularly in industrialized countries. The authors review the evidence supporting a life course approach to chronic disease epidemiology, emphasizing the importance of prenatal and early life exposures. They argue that how we perceive health and the methods used to study it are influenced by our broader societal and cultural contexts. The book highlights the interrelation of information collected at different life stages and the need for a life course strategy in public health policy. The conclusion supports the idea that biological and social risk factors can be addressed at multiple stages of life, with targeted interventions for high-risk individuals. **Rating: ★★★** John Taylor's book "Body Horror: Photojournalism, Catastrophe and War" explores the role of photography in depicting war and disaster, suggesting that the media often sanitizes these events to protect viewers. Taylor argues that the use of ethically acceptable photographs minimizes the atrocities of war and disaster, leading to a lack of empathy and action. He contrasts this with the potential shock value of more graphic images, which could help break complacency. The book discusses the ethical and practical considerations of using such images, including the impact on viewers' senses and the potential for desensitization. Taylor also includes a chapter where he employs journalistic self-censorship to describe gruesome scenes without showing the actual photographs, which creates a more vivid and impactful narrative. The book is noted for its thought-provoking content but lacks visual aids, making it a challenging read. **Rating: ★★**