A Failure of Treatment (Oxford Studies in Social & Cultural Anthropology)
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A Failure of Treatment (Oxford Studies in Social & Cultural Anthropology)

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Delve into the profound impact of severe illness and the universal quest for healing with this compelling ethnography. Set in a West Sepik village, this study meticulously documents the social drama surrounding a man’s affliction and the subsequent failure of local, Western, and spiritual treatments. Discover how distress, isolation, and hope are tested as social ties are strained and community anxieties mount. An indispensable resource for students of social and cultural anthropology, sociology, and anyone interested in the intricate interplay of health, belief, and community dynamics in cross-cultural settings.

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