Description
Cross-cultural study of the body, illness, healing, health and well-being. Sociocultural factors in the causation, diagnosis, management and meaning of illness. Biocultural and political-economic dimensions of ill health. Ritual and symbolic healing. Ethical concerns and public health applications of anthropology.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the instructor.
Conditions and arrangements
- Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the instructor.
- Lecture three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language
Cross-cultural study of the body, illness, healing, health and well-being. Sociocultural factors in the causation, diagnosis, management and meaning of illness. Biocultural and political-economic dimensions of ill health. Ritual and symbolic healing. Ethical concerns and public health applications of anthropology.
- Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission of the instructor.
- Lecture three hours a week.
Sources and references
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Source reference : https://calendar.carleton.ca/undergrad/courses/ANTH/