Medical Anthropology: A Biocultural Approach (3rd Edition)
Summary: “Medical Anthropology: A Biocultural Approach” provides a comprehensive examination of the intersections between culture, biology, and health, offering insights into the diversity of human health and healing practices. In this third edition, readers explore key topics such as the social determinants of health, illness experiences across cultures, traditional healing systems, and the impact of globalization on health. The book employs a biocultural approach, emphasizing the complex interplay between biological, cultural, and environmental factors in shaping health outcomes. Through case studies, ethnographic examples, and interdisciplinary perspectives, this edition offers a nuanced understanding of medical anthropology and its relevance to contemporary healthcare issues.
Author Information: The authors of “Medical Anthropology: A Biocultural Approach” are Andrea S. Wiley and John S. Allen. Andrea S. Wiley is a professor of anthropology at Indiana University. John S. Allen is a professor emeritus of anthropology at the University of Southern California.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Year: 2014
ISBN-10: 0195389808
ISBN-13: 978-0195389807