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Meaning, Medicine And The 'Placebo Effect' (Cambridge Studies In Medical Anthropology, Series Number 9)
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Traditionally, The Effectiveness Of Medical Treatments Is Attributed To Specific Elements, Such As Drugs Or Surgical Procedures. However, Many Other Factors Can Significantly Effect The Outcome. Drugs With Nationally Advertised Names Can Work Better Than The Same Drug Without The Name. Inert Drugs (Placebos, Dummies) Often Have Dramatic Effects On Some Patients And Effects Can Vary Greatly Among Different European Countries Where The Same Medical Condition Is Understood Differently. Daniel Moerman Traverses A Complex Subject Area In This Detailed Examination Of Medical Variables. Since 1993, Cambridge Studies In Medical Anthropology Has Offered Researchers And Instructors Monographs And Edited Collections Of Leading Scholarship In One Of The Most Lively And Popular Subfields Of Cultural And Social Anthropology. Beginning In 2002, The Csma Series Presents Theme Booksworks That Synthesize Emerging Scholarship From Relatively New Subfields Or That Reinterpret The Literature Of Older Ones. Designed As Course Material For Advanced Undergraduates, Graduate Students, And For Professionals In Related Areas (Physicians, Nurses, Public Health Workers, And Medical Sociologists), These Theme Books Will Demonstrate How Work In Medical Anthropology Is Carried Out And Convey The Importance Of A Given Topic For A Wide Variety Of Readers. About 160 Pages In Length, The Theme Books Are Not Simply Staid Reviews Of The Literature. They Are, Instead, New Ways Of Conceptualizing Topics In Medical Anthropology That Take Advantage Of Current Research And The Growing Edges Of The Field.
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- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in paperback, making it flexible and easy to handle.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Daniel E. Moerman, recognized for his contributions to medical anthropology.
- Q: What is the main theme of the book? A: The book explores the placebo effect in medicine and how various factors influence treatment outcomes.
- Q: What is the reading level of this book? A: This book is designed for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, making it suitable for those studying medical anthropology.
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- Q: Can this book be used as course material? A: Yes, the book is designed as course material for students and professionals in related fields.
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- Q: What is the significance of the placebo effect discussed in the book? A: The book discusses how the placebo effect can lead to significant variations in patient outcomes based on cultural and contextual factors.
- Q: Are there any specific features of the book that enhance learning? A: The inclusion of tables and illustrations provides visual aids that help clarify complex concepts in medical anthropology.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a range of topics related to medical treatments, placebo effects, and the cultural understanding of medical conditions.