Understanding and Applying Medical Anthropology [Paperback]

Peter Brown (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1559347236 | ISBN-13: 978-1559347235 | Publication Date: January 23, 1998 | Edition: 1

This collection of readings exposes students to the breadth of theoretical viewpoints and issues in the field of medical anthropology. The text provides specific examples and case studies of research as it is applied in a range of health settings — from clinical encounters to preventive services to international health.

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About the Author

Peter J. Brown teaches at Emory University. He is a professor in the Department of Anthropology, Emory College of Arts and Sciences and also a professor in the Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health. He serves as the Director of Emory’s Center for Health, Culture and Society. He has co-edited : The Anthropology of Infectious Diseases; Emerging Illnesses and Society: Negotiating the Public Health Agenda; Applying Anthropology (9th edition); and Applying Cultural Anthropology (8th edition). His research primarily deals with sociocultural aspects of malaria and its control, and he serves on a malaria-related Scientific Advisory Committee for the World Health Organization. He has an additional research interest on cultural issues in obesity and its related chronic diseases. Recipient of several teaching awards, he is a director of a new program "Global Health, Culture and Society" at Emory College.

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 1 edition (January 23, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559347236
• ISBN-13: 978-1559347235
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #414,699 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book on an interesting subject., May 31, 2007

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This review is from: Understanding and Applying Medical Anthropology (Paperback)

This book has to be one of the best primary source collections for the field of Medical Anthropology. Illustrates many of the themes running through the heart of the field fabulously, although it could have been organized better. Highly recommended.