Health, culture and religion in South Asia : critical perspectives / Assa Doron and Alex Broom
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TextPublication details: London : Routledge, 2011Description: x, 153p. 25cmISBN: - 9780415556095
- 362.10954 DOR
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| 362.10954 BAN Health care which way to go? : | 362.10954 BAR Private health care in India : | 362.10954 BUR India's healthcare industry : | 362.10954 DOR Health, culture and religion in South Asia : | 362.10954 DOS Economic analysis of health care services / | 362.10954 HAR Public health in British India : | 362.10954 IDF India infrastructure report 2013-14 : |
In this book, author explore the interplay of local cultural and religious practices in the delivery and experiences of health in South Asia. The book provides much needed insight into the relationships between health, culture, community, livelihood, and the nation-state, and in particular, the recent struggles of disadvantaged groups to gain access to health care in South Asia. The book brings together anthropologists, sociologists, economists, health researchers and development specialists to provide the reader with an interdisciplinary approach to the study of South Asian health and a comprehensive understanding of cutting edge research in this area.
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