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Cecil Helman - Culture, Health and Illness, Fifth edition - 9780340914502 - V9780340914502
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Culture, Health and Illness, Fifth edition

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Description for Culture, Health and Illness, Fifth edition Paperback. Addresses the complex interactions between health, illness and culture by setting out anthropological theory, and integrating this with the practice of healthcare using real-life examples and case histories. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations (some colour). BIC Classification: MBNH; MQCW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 262 x 196 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1216.

Culture, Health and Illness is the leading international textbook on the role of cultural and social factors in health, illness, and medical care. Since first published in 1984, it has been used in over 40 countries within universities, medical schools and nursing colleges. This new edition meets the ever-growing need for a clear starting point in understanding the clinical significance of cultural and social factors. The book addresses the complex interactions between health, illness and culture by setting out anthropological theory in a highly readable, jargon-free style and integrating this with the practice of health care using real-life examples and ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
1234g
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780340914502
SKU
V9780340914502
Shipping Time
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Ref
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About Cecil Helman
Cecil G Helman, Professor of Medical Anthropology, Brunel University; Senior Lecturer, Dept of Primary Care and Population Sciences, UCL, London, UK

Reviews for Culture, Health and Illness, Fifth edition
Praise for earlier edition: 'When with humility we are ready to use this excellent book, we will better apply our science toward improving the quality of life throughout the globe' Journal of the American Medical Association Praise for earlier edition: 'This book can be thoroughly recommended for its fresh perspective on medical transactions' The Lancet Praise ... Read more

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