Exploring Medical Anthropology
Exploring Medical Anthropology provides an introduction to the study of health, illness, healing, and medical practice through an anthropological lens. Donald Joralemon connects social and cultural perspectives with questions of human well-being, making the book a useful starting point for students and general readers interested in medical anthropology.
About This Book
Exploring Medical Anthropology introduces the field of medical anthropology and its interest in the relationship between culture, society, and health.
The book provides a foundation for considering how people understand illness, healing, and medical practice in different social and cultural contexts.
Donald Joralemon presents medical anthropology as an interdisciplinary subject connecting anthropological inquiry with questions about human health and well-being.
It is suited to readers seeking a general introduction to the ideas and scope of medical anthropology.
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