Medical Anthropology
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0335218504
ISBN-13
9780335218509
Publisher
Open University Press
Imprint
Open University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 16th, 2005
Print length
184 Pages
Weight
332 grams
Dimensions
17.10 x 24.20 x 1.00 cms
Product Classification:
Anthropology
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This book provides an introduction to the basic concepts, approaches and theories used, and shows how these contribute to understanding complex health related behaviour. Public health policies and interventions are more likely to be effective if the beliefs and behaviour of people are understood and taken into account.
Medical anthropology is playing an increasingly important role in public health. This book provides an introduction to the basic concepts, approaches and theories used, and shows how these contribute to understanding complex health related behaviour. Public health policies and interventions are more likely to be effective if the beliefs and behaviour of people are understood and taken into account. The book examines:
- Concepts of culture
- Medical systems
- Patient''s experience of illness and treatment
- The use of medicines and healing practices
- Public health and medical research
Series Editors: Rosalind Plowman and Nicki Thorogood.
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