Medical Pluralism in the Andes

Joan D Koss-Chioino editor Christine Greenway editor Thomas Leatherman editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:7th Nov '02

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Medical Pluralism in the Andes is the first major collection of anthropological approaches to health in the Andes for over twenty years. Written in tribute to Libbet Crandon Malamuds pioneering work on Andean medicine, this readable, extensively illustrated and instructive book reflects the diversity of approaches in medical anthropology that have evolved during the past two decades. Capturing the intricacies of health practice within the context of Andean social history, cultural tradition, community and folklore, this is a remarkable and intimate chronicle of Andean culture and everyday life, which will appeal across a wide range of readers, from professional anthropologists to those interested in alternative medicines.

'The great strength of the book, rare in an edited volume, is the coherence at the heart of these collected essays.' - Mountain Research and Development, Vol 24.

'Given the book's inclusion of multifaceted data on the Andes, the text's breadth, and the clear and engaging style in which the essays are written ... this text makes good reading for graduate students and undergraduate students alike in anthropology.' - Mountain Research and Development, Vol 24.

ISBN: 9780415299206

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 498g

276 pages