The Cultural Context of Health, Illness, and Medicine: Second Edition [Idioma Inglés] - Softcover

A "one size fits all" approach to health care doesn't work well, especially for America's extremely diverse population. This book provides a lively and accessible discussion of how and why a more flexible and culturally sensitive system of health care can-and must be-achieved. * More than 30 percent new material updates the 1997 edition, reflecting new scholarship and addressing emerging needs * Multiple real-life examples and case studies illustrate and explain concepts * Discussion questions follow each chapter and an appendix with project suggestions is provided * A bibliography offers suggestions for further reading. NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.

Elisa J. Sobo, PhD, is professor of anthropology at San Diego State University. Martha O. Loustaunau, PhD, professor emerita of the Department of Sociology at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, continues to teach online courses in multicultural health care, medical ethics, and aging, at New Mexico State.