HSOC 238 Medical Anthropology
Cross-listed as ANTH 238
Offered:Fall 2009
Barg MW 2-3 + recitation
HSOC Core Discipline Course
Introduction to medical anthropology takes central concepts in anthropology -- culture, adaptation, human variation, belief, political economy, the body -- and applies them to human health and illness. Students explore key elements of healing systems including healing technologies and healer-patient relationships. Modern day applications for medical anthropology are stressed.
