Medical Anthropology In Ecological Perspective: Fourth Edition - Rilegato

McElroy, Ann

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ISBN 10: 0813340985 ISBN 13: 9780813340982

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2003

Riassunto

The newest edition of the premier teaching text in medical anthropology is thoroughly revised to reflect new developments in the field. Widespread awareness of emerging infectious diseases and global environmental change makes the ecological perspective of the McElroy-Townsend text even more relevant to students than when it was first published. Medical Anthropology in Ecological Perspective integrates biocultural, environmental, and evolutionary approaches to the study of human health. Research by human biologists and paleopathologists illuminates the history and prehistory of disease, while the work of cultural and applied anthropologists engages with contemporary health issues. The Fourth Edition includes increased coverage of emerging diseases, evolutionary medicine, the homeless, health disparities, and forensic anthropology. New chapters treat reproduction and careers in applied medical anthropology. New “Profiles” (case studies) on stress and toxic chemicals have been added and other profiles have been updated, further augmenting the classroom-friendly features the book is noted for.

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L'autore:

Ann McElroy is Associate Professor of Anthropology at State University of New York at Buffalo, where Patricia K. Townsend is a Research Associate Professor. Ann McElroy is Associate Professor of Anthropology at State University of New York at Buffalo, where Patricia K. Townsend is a Research Associate Professor.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0813340985
• ISBN 13: 9780813340982
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 4
• Numero di pagine: 480