The Routledge Handbook of Medical Anthropology
Key Themes and Case Studies in Medical Anthropology
Anita Hardon editor Lenore Manderson editor Elizabeth Cartwright editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:17th May '16
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This handbook provides a detailed look at key themes in medical anthropology, featuring case studies and insights from diverse cultural contexts.
The Routledge Handbook of Medical Anthropology offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary themes within the field of medical anthropology. Unlike traditional handbooks, this volume is uniquely crafted by its three editors, who have authored the core chapters themselves. This approach encourages readers to engage deeply with the ethnographic richness and theoretical insights that emerge from research in various contexts, including clinics, biosciences, and medical research. The book addresses a wide array of topics, such as infectious and non-communicable diseases, biomedicine, and alternative healing modalities, alongside critical discussions of structural violence, vulnerability, gender, and sexuality.
To enhance understanding, the Routledge Handbook of Medical Anthropology incorporates a diverse selection of case studies contributed by over 60 authors from different cultural backgrounds. These case studies not only illustrate the themes discussed in each chapter but also reflect the myriad ways in which individuals experience health and illness across the globe. Each chapter is prefaced by a photograph that connects medical and visual anthropology, highlighting the ongoing issues of inequality and vulnerability in health care.
This handbook stands as an essential reference in the rapidly evolving domain of medical anthropology. By bringing together a wealth of perspectives and experiences, the Routledge Handbook of Medical Anthropology serves as a vital resource for scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in the intersection of health, culture, and society.
"The international scope of its authorship, both of editors and contributors, is something else that sets this book apart from others. It represents intellectual institutional homes in Western Europe, Australia, North America, and Southern Africa. Theories emanating from the University of Amsterdam and other Western European schools are well represented throughout, like Annemarie Mol’s writings on ontology and technology. Manderson’s vast professional archive on gender, health and the environment supports the volume as a whole, as does Hardon’s work on pharmaceuticals and HIV/AIDS and Cartwright’s on structural vulnerabilities, indigeneity, and immigration."
- Casey Golomski, Somatosphere
"The volume offers very enjoyable and accessible reading. Given its richly ethnographic case studies, the central conclusion of the book is then the necessity of paying attention to the particular contexts of health and illness across the globe and communities, and of understanding the complex entanglements in which they emerge and materialize. In other words, the volume speaks undeniably about the invaluable input that medical anthropologists may bring into important discussions on health and illness and their potential contribution to global health policy making. Thus, the volume goes well beyond what a handbook entails, becoming a fabulous resource for addressing health (in)justices across the globe."
-Cristina Doughlas- Anthropology Books Forum
ISBN: 9781138015630
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 884g
424 pages