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Improvising Medicine: An African Oncology Ward In An Emerging Cancer Epidemic
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In Improvising Medicine, Julie Livingston Tells The Story Of Botswana'S Only Dedicated Cancer Ward, Located In Its Capital City Of Gaborone. This Affecting Ethnography Follows Patients, Their Relatives, And Ward Staff As A Cancer Epidemic Emerged In Botswana. The Epidemic Is Part Of An Ongoing Surge In Cancers Across The Global South; The Stories Of Botswana'S Oncology Ward Dramatize The Human Stakes And Intellectual And Institutional Challenges Of An Epidemic That Will Shape The Future Of Global Health. They Convey The Contingencies Of Hightech Medicine In A Hospital Where Vital Machines Are Often Broken, Drugs Go In And Out Of Stock, And Bedspace Is Always At A Premium. They Also Reveal Cancer As Something That Happens Between People. Serious Illness, Care, Pain, Disfigurement, And Even Death Emerge As Deeply Social Experiences. Livingston Describes The Cancer Ward In Terms Of The Bureaucracy, Vulnerability, Power, Biomedical Science, Mortality, And Hope That Shape Contemporary Experience In Southern Africa. Her Ethnography Is A Profound Reflection On The Social Orchestration Of Hope And Futility In An African Hospital, The Politics And Economics Of Healthcare In Africa, And Palliation And Disfigurement Across The Global South.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Improvising Medicine'? A: 'Improvising Medicine' focuses on Botswana's only dedicated cancer ward, exploring the human stories and challenges faced during an emerging cancer epidemic.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Improvising Medicine'? A: The author of 'Improvising Medicine' is Julie Livingston.
- Q: What type of book is 'Improvising Medicine'? A: 'Improvising Medicine' is an ethnography that delves into the experiences of patients, relatives, and healthcare staff in a cancer ward.
- Q: When was 'Improvising Medicine' published? A: 'Improvising Medicine' was published on August 29, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does 'Improvising Medicine' have? A: 'Improvising Medicine' has a total of 248 pages.
- Q: What edition of 'Improvising Medicine' is available? A: 'Improvising Medicine' is available in its First Edition.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Improvising Medicine' in? A: 'Improvising Medicine' is in new condition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Improvising Medicine'? A: 'Improvising Medicine' explores themes of bureaucracy, vulnerability, power, and the social aspects of serious illness and care.
- Q: Is 'Improvising Medicine' suitable for academic study? A: 'Improvising Medicine' is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to health, sociology, and anthropology.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Improvising Medicine'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the challenges of healthcare in southern Africa and the human experiences tied to cancer treatment.