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Introducing Medical Anthropology: A Discipline in Action,Used
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The third edition of Introducing Medical Anthropology: A Discipline in Action, provides students with a first exposure to the growing field of medical and health anthropology. The narrative is guided by unifying themes. First, healthoriented anthropologists are very involved in the process of helping, to varying degrees, to change the world around them through their work in applied projects, policy initiatives, and advocacy. Second, the authors present the fundamental importance of culture and social relationships in health and illness by demonstrating that illness and disease involve complex biosocial processes and that resolving them requires attention to a range of factors beyond biology. Third, through an examination of the issue of health inequality, this book underlines the need for an analysis that moves beyond cultural or even ecological models of health toward a comprehensive biosocial approach. Such an approach integrates biological, cultural, and social factors in building unified theoretical understandings of the origin of ill health, while contributing to the building of effective and equitable national healthcare systems.NEW TO THIS EDITION All chapters have been updated or expanded. NEW: Chapter 8, The Biopolitics of Life: Biotechnology, Biocapital, and Bioethics.Revised text style for crisper language and livelier phrasing. Added a brief signposting of chapter content at the beginning of each chapter and reviewquestions about the key issues and concepts at the end of each chapter. Expanded discussion of Zika, Ebola, gender and health, PTSD and psychological anthropology, geriatric health, the contemporary vaccine controversy, the internet and health, and thehealth impacts of fracking and nuclear energy development. Concluding chapter examines anthropologically informed strategies and visions for a healthier world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Introducing Medical Anthropology: A Discipline in Action'? A: The book focuses on the growing field of medical and health anthropology, emphasizing the role of culture and social relationships in health and illness, as well as the complexities involved in addressing health inequalities.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Introducing Medical Anthropology: A Discipline in Action' is Merrill Singer.
- Q: When was the third edition published? A: The third edition of the book was published on March 20, 2019.
- Q: What new content is included in the latest edition? A: The latest edition includes an updated Chapter 8 on biotechnology and bioethics, expanded discussions on various health issues, and revised text for clearer language.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in medical anthropology? A: Yes, this book is designed to provide a first exposure to medical anthropology, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does this book cover global health issues? A: Yes, it addresses global health issues, including health inequality and the impact of cultural and social factors on health.
- Q: Are review questions included at the end of each chapter? A: Yes, each chapter includes review questions about key issues and concepts.
- Q: What unique perspectives does this book offer on health and illness? A: The book offers a biosocial approach, integrating biological, cultural, and social factors to understand the origins of ill health and inform health-care systems.