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Medical Materialities: Toward A Material Culture of Medical Anthropology (Routledge Studies in Health and Medical Anthropology)

SKU: 9781138314290

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Explore the fascinating intersection of medical anthropology and material culture in this insightful study. Discover the concept of ‘medical materialities,’ examining how the properties of everyday objects profoundly influence health, illness, and healing practices. Through diverse ethnographic case studies across clinical and biomedical contexts, gain profound insights into the social impact of materials in medicine. This book is essential reading for postgraduate students, researchers, and academics in anthropology, health studies, and sociology seeking to deepen their understanding of medical practices.

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