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Global environmental change and recent worldwide infectiousdisease outbreaks make the ecological perspective of medical anthropology more important a field of study than ever. In this premier teaching text, authors Ann McElroy and Patricia K. Townsend integrate biocultural, environmental, and evolutionary approaches to the study of human health, providing a complete and authoritative ecological perspective that is essential for interpreting medical anthropology. Research by biological anthropologists, archaeologists, and paleopathologists illuminates the history and prehistory of disease, along with coverage of contemporary health issues, both local and global. This sixth edition is thoroughly revised and updated, with expanded discussion on the interaction of environment and infectious disease; new material on climate change, globalization, and the effects of war on physical and mental health; and an entirely new chapter on ethics in community health and medical anthropology. Medical Anthropology in Ecological Perspective captures the essentials of the discipline and covers its everchanging topics, trends, and developments in an engaging, accessible way.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Medical Anthropology in Ecological Perspective'? A: The book emphasizes the ecological perspective of medical anthropology, integrating biocultural, environmental, and evolutionary approaches to study human health.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Ann McElroy and Patricia K. Townsend.
- Q: What new topics are covered in the sixth edition? A: The sixth edition includes expanded discussions on environment and infectious disease, new material on climate change and globalization, and a chapter on ethics in community health.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Medical Anthropology in Ecological Perspective'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the sixth edition published? A: The sixth edition was published on March 1, 2015.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in medical anthropology? A: Yes, it is designed as a premier teaching text, making it accessible for beginners while covering essential topics in the field.
- Q: Does the book discuss contemporary health issues? A: Yes, it covers both local and global contemporary health issues, making it relevant to current discussions in medical anthropology.
- Q: What is the item condition of the book? A: The item condition is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Ecology.