Handbook of Medical Anthropology

Medical Anthropology is an exciting field of study which incorporates the knowledge gained in other branches of Anthropology and other social sciences to better understand the medical and health status of populations. This Handbook of Medical Anthropology seeks to explain the key concepts, ideas, and areas of interest of medical anthropology in simple terms. Students of Anthropology come from diverse backgrounds and diverse levels of understanding of social sciences and the various theories, practices, research methodology and application. This handbook is created to clarify the major aspects of medical anthropology, its theoretical base, and its practical application. This book serves as an introduction to the topic of Medical Anthropology, which is a vast subject and has multiple interdisciplinary approaches. It is with the hope that the students of Anthropology will find this a concise, accurate and helpful guide for further studies.