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A Reader in Medical Anthropology: Theoretical Trajectories, Emergent Realities
Byron J. Good
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Description for A Reader in Medical Anthropology: Theoretical Trajectories, Emergent Realities
Hardback. Presents a key collection of both classic and new agenda-setting articles in this central area of anthropology Provides analytic and historical contextual introductions by leading figures in medical anthropology, medical sociology, science studies, social theory and general anthropology . Editor(s): Good, Byron J.; Fischer, Michael M. J.; Willen, Sarah S.; Good, Mary-Jo DelVecchio. Series: Wiley Blackwell Anthologies in Social and Cultural Anthropology. Num Pages: 576 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHM; MBS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 253 x 182 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1058.
A Reader in Medical Anthropology: Theoretical Trajectories, Emergent Realities brings together articles from the key theoretical approaches in the field of medical anthropology as well as related science and technology studies. The editors’ comprehensive introductions evaluate the historical lineages of these approaches and their value in addressing critical problems associated with contemporary forms of illness experience and health care.
A Reader in Medical Anthropology: Theoretical Trajectories, Emergent Realities brings together articles from the key theoretical approaches in the field of medical anthropology as well as related science and technology studies. The editors’ comprehensive introductions evaluate the historical lineages of these approaches and their value in addressing critical problems associated with contemporary forms of illness experience and health care.
- Presents a key selection of both classic and new agenda-setting articles in medical anthropology
- Provides analytic and historical contextual introductions by leading figures in medical anthropology, medical sociology, and science and technology studies
- Critically reviews the contribution of medical anthropology to a ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
Series
Wiley Blackwell Anthologies in Social and Cultural Anthropology
Number of Pages
576
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405183154
SKU
V9781405183154
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About Byron J. Good
Byron J. Good is Professor of Medical Anthropology, Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Professor in the Department of Anthropology, Harvard University. Michael M. J. Fischer is Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Anthropology and Science and Technology Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Lecturer in the Department ... Read more
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