ANT 321 - Medical Anthropology

Institution:

Northern Kentucky University

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Examines the meanings of illness, healing, and the body in cross- cultural and global terms. Topics include the social organization of medical care, varieties of explanations for disease, and political dimensions of health inequalities. Emphasis is laid on the application of anthropological findings to medical care.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nku.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 572-5100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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