Culture, Health and Illness, Fifth Edition

by Cecil G. Helman

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0340914505
• ISBN13: 9780340914502
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.6" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Putting health issues into perspective

I have repeatedly dipped into the book over the last few years as I am a health care worker with an interest in anthropology and health. The book reflects the key interest areas in the health care arena and uses anthropological interpretations to uncover new meaning and understanding. The topics covered include reproductive health, new technologies in health care, gender issues and places the interpretation of culture as the cornerstone to real understanding. I heartily recommend it to all my colleagues as well as my students.