Critical Medical Anthropology

Critical Medical Anthropology

by Merrill Singer (Author), HansBaer (Contributor)

Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 416
Edition: 2
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 14 Aug 2018

ISBN 10: 0415783763
ISBN 13: 9780415783767

Author Bio
Merrill Singer is a medical anthropologist and professor in Anthropology at The University of Connecticut and in Community Medicine at The University of Connecticut Health Center.