Medical Anthropology

by Wenzel Geissler, Wenzel Geissler

This book provides an introduction to the basic concepts, approaches and theories used, and shows how these contribute to understanding complex health related behaviour. Public health policies and interventions are more likely to be effective if the beliefs and behaviour of people are understood and taken into account.

Genres: Anthropology, Medicine

184 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005