Helman, Cecil, 1944-2009.

Culture, health and illness / Cecil G. Helman. - 5th ed. - London : Hodder Arnold, ©2007. - viii, 501 p : ill., col. maps ; 27 cm.

Previous ed.: Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2000.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This new edition meets the ever-growing need for a clear starting point in understanding the clinical significance of cultural and social factors. The book addresses the complex interactions between health, illness and culture by setting out anthropological theory in a highly, readable jargon-free style.

9780340914502 (pbk.) : £26.99


Medical anthropology.
Social medicine.
Health and Wellbeing.