Medical Anthropology: A Biocultural Approach
by John S. Allen, Andrea S. Wiley
Explores the biocultural dimensions of health and illness, introducing key theories and methods in medical anthropology for students and practitioners.
About This Book
Medical Anthropology: A Biocultural Approach presents core concepts in the study of health, illness, and healing across human populations.
The text examines how biological and cultural factors interact to shape experiences of disease and medical practice.
Readers are introduced to methods and theories used by anthropologists working in medical and global health settings.
The book emphasizes comparative perspectives on topics such as nutrition, reproduction, stress, and infectious disease.
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