Book Description:
Discover the fascinating world of medical anthropology with Donald Joralemon’s “Exploring Medical Anthropology.” This essential read provides a global view on health, exploring how cultural beliefs impact health perceptions and disparities. Ideal for students and anyone interested in the cultural dimensions of health.
Exploring Medical Anthropology
Author: Donald Joralemon
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012
ISBN: 978-1138201866
Introduction:
Exploring Medical Anthropology offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the field of medical anthropology. It provides a global perspective on health and illness, examining how cultural beliefs and practices shape people’s experiences of both. The text delves into varied global understandings and treatments of illness, the influence of cultural norms, and the impact of power and social inequality on health disparities.
This book is an invaluable resource for students in medical anthropology and public health fields. It also appeals to anyone interested in understanding how culture influences perceptions and experiences of health and illness.