ANTH 530 - Health, Culture and Medicine

Institution:

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

A comprehensive examination of how culture mediates processes of illness and healing. Comparative materials worldwide are examined and provide a context for an anthropological analysis of modern biomedicine. Special attention is given to psychosocial illnesses, culture-bound syndromes, and the role of meaning in sickness and curing. Admission to the Master of Science in Health Psychology Program or permission of instructor. (W).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Seminar

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Institution Website:

www.umd.umich.edu/

Phone Number:

(313) 593-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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