"Civilization" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The distinctly human attributes and attainments of a particular society.
| Descriptor ID |
D002962
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| MeSH Number(s) |
I01.076.201.450.226
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| Concept/Terms |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Civilization" by people in Profiles.
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The genetic structure and adaptation of Andean highlanders and Amazonians are influenced by the interplay between geography and culture. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2020 12 22; 117(51):32557-32565.
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Civilization and its discontented: Links between youth victimization, beliefs about government, and political participation across seven American presidencies. Am Psychol. 2018 Apr; 73(3):230-242.