Culture, Health and Illness (Hodder Arnold Publication) [Paperback]

Cecil G. Helman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0340914505 | ISBN-13: 978-0340914502 | Publication Date: March 22, 2007 | Edition: 5

Culture, Health and Illness is the leading international textbook on the role of cultural and social factors in health, illness, and medical care. Since first published in 1984, it has been used in more than forty countries, in universities, medical schools, and nursing colleges. This new edition meets the ever-growing need for a clear starting point in understanding the clinical significance of cultural and social factors. Addressing the complex interactions between health, illness, and culture, this unique text sets out anthropological theory in a highly readable, jargon-free style and integrates it with the practice of health care using real-life examples and case histories.
Features:
* Addresses current concerns about the multicultural context of health care
* Well supported by empirical examples and case studies from more than ninety countries
* New coverage of poverty and inequality of health care, genetics, telemedicine, migration medicine, HIV/AIDS, obesity and malnutrition, and developments in medical technology
* Features a free companion website that includes extensive additional material and printable clinical questionnaires:
* In color for the first time
In today's world of increasing cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity of populations, Culture, Health and Illness, Fifth Edition, is essential reading for students of medicine, nursing, psychiatry, public health, health education, international health, and medical anthropology, all across the globe.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for earlier edition: 'When with humility we are ready to use this excellent book, we will better apply our science toward improving the quality of life throughout the globe' -- Journal of the American Medical Association Praise for earlier edition: 'This book can be thoroughly recommended for its fresh perspective on medical transactions' -- The Lancet Praise for earlier edition: 'It is clearly written and structured, a valuable source for current references, and easily accessible to the interested general reader or student of the field' -- Social Sciences in Health

About the Author

Cecil G Helman, Professor of Medical Anthropology, Brunel University; Senior Lecturer, Dept of Primary Care and Population Sciences, UCL, London, UK

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Trans-Atlantic Publications, Inc.; 5 edition (March 22, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340914505
• ISBN-13: 978-0340914502
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,862 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Putting health issues into perspective, March 5, 2001

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This review is from: Culture, Health and Illness (Paperback)

I have repeatedly dipped into the book over the last few years as I am a health care worker with an interest in anthropology and health. The book reflects the key interest areas in the health care arena and uses anthropological interpretations to uncover new meaning and understanding. The topics covered include reproductive health, new technologies in health care, gender issues and places the interpretation of culture as the cornerstone to real understanding. I heartily recommend it to all my colleagues as well as my students.