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A significant update of the 1990 classic state-of-the-art handbook on medical anthropology. With new chapters on AIDS, psychology and emotion, nutrition, and bioethics, the text reflects the changes in medical anthropological theory and practice since the late 1980s. Chapters from the first edition are revised to reflect current trends and to include recent references. This work demonstrates the creative expansion and diversity in the field, amidst efforts to explore the individual sickness experience in the context of local cultures and global political and economic dynamics.
List of contents
Introduction by Carolyn F. Sargent and Thomas M. Johnson
Theoretical PerspectivesThe Therapeutic Process by Thomas J. Csordas and Arthur Kleinman
Political Economy in Medical Anthropology by Soheir Morsy
A Critical-Interpretive Approach in Medical Anthropology: Rituals and Routines of Discipline and Dissent by Margaret Lock and Nancy Scheper-Hughes
Emotion and Psychopathology by Janis H. Jenkins
Clinically Applied Anthropology by Noel J. Chrisman and Thomas M. Johnson
Medical SystemsEthnomedicine by Arthur J. Rubel and Michael R. Hass
Ethnopsychiatry by Charles C. Hughes
Ethnopharmacology: The Conjunction of Medical Ethnography and the Biology of Therapeutic Action by Nina L. Etkin
Studying Biomedicine as a Cultural System by Lorna Amarasingham Rhodes
Health Issues in Human PopulationsDisease, Ecology, and Human Behavior by Peter J. Brown, Marcia C. Inhorn, and Daniel J. Smith
Anthropology and Studies of Human Reproduction by Carole H. Browner and Carolyn F. Sargent
Alcohol and Drug Studies by Linda A. Bennett and Paul W. Cook, Jr.
Culture, Stress, and Disease by William W. Dressler
Nutrition in Medical Anthropology by Sara A. Quandt
Methods in Medical AnthropologyResearch Designs in Medical Anthropology by Pertti J. Pelto and Gretel H. Pelto
Epidemiology and Medical Anthropology by William R. True
Policy and AdvocacyBioethics in Anthropology by Patricia Marshall and Barbara Koenig
Professionalization of Indigenous Healers by Murray Last
International Health and Development by Sandra S. Lane and Robert A. Rubinstein
References
Index
About the author
T. Johnson is a charismatic individual with a diverse background in philanthropy, entrepreneurship, writing, motherhood, and mentoring. She has successfully navigated the dynamic business landscape, leaving an indelible impression as a trailblazer and role model for aspiring entrepreneurs. Having an unwavering passion for personal and professional development led her to become an acclaimed author. Her book series, "Impact and Intention," imparts practical strategies for growth, inspiring individuals to align their actions with purpose and make a meaningful impact in their personal and professional lives. As a devoted mother and mentor, T. Johnson recognizes the importance of nurturing future generations. Her mentoring programs empower young minds, equipping them with the skills and values necessary for overcoming challenges and realizing their aspirations.
Summary
A significant update of the 1990 classic state-of-the-art handbook on medical anthropology. With new chapters on AIDS, psychology and emotion, nutrition, and bioethics, the text reflects the changes in medical anthropological theory and practice since the late 1980s.
