Social Suffering
by Arthur Kleinman, Veena Das, Margaret M. Lock
Edited by Arthur Kleinman, Veena Das, and Margaret M. Lock, Social Suffering delves into the social dimensions of pain, trauma, and hardship. It examines how cultural and societal factors shape experiences of suffering, offering anthropological and medical insights into human resilience and vulnerability across diverse contexts.
About This Book
Social Suffering is a collaborative work edited by Arthur Kleinman, Veena Das, and Margaret M. Lock, focusing on the intersections of social experiences and human pain.
The book addresses how suffering manifests in various cultural and societal settings, drawing from anthropological and medical perspectives.
It highlights the role of social structures in influencing individual and collective responses to adversity.
Through diverse contributions, the volume underscores the importance of understanding suffering beyond individual pathology.
The editors bring together insights from global contexts to illuminate these complex dynamics.
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