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Critical Medical Anthropology

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The purpose of this book is to provide an introduction and overview to the critical perspective as it has evolved in medical anthropology over the last ten years. Standing as an opposition approach to conventional medical anthropology, critical medical anthropology has emphasized the importance of political and economy forces, including the exercise of power, in shaping health, disease, illness experience, and health care.

Pages: 406

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Routledge

Release: June 15, 1995

ISBN: 0895031248

ISBN 13: 9780895031242

Critical Medical Anthropology

4.2/5 ( ratings)

The purpose of this book is to provide an introduction and overview to the critical perspective as it has evolved in medical anthropology over the last ten years. Standing as an opposition approach to conventional medical anthropology, critical medical anthropology has emphasized the importance of political and economy forces, including the exercise of power, in shaping health, disease, illness experience, and health care.

Pages: 406

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Routledge

Release: June 15, 1995

ISBN: 0895031248

ISBN 13: 9780895031242

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