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UNINA9910457892603321 |
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Autore |
Pool Robert |
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Titolo |
Medical anthropology / / Robert Pool and Wenzel Geissler |
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Maidenhead : , : Open University Press, , 2005 |
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ISBN |
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1-280-94767-5 |
9786610947676 |
0-335-22749-X |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (184 pages) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Anthropology |
Medical anthropology |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover page; Halftitle; Series titles; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Overview; Chapter 1; Cahpter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Glossary; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Examines - concepts of culture; medical systems; patient's experience of illness and treatment; and other topics. This book includes examples of particular health problems, such as HIV and malaria, which show how an anthropological approach can contribute to a better understanding of health and illness. |
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