Health and Illness: A Cross-Cultural Encyclopedia

Author:   David Levinson ,  Laura Gaccione
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:  

9780874368765


Pages:   253
Publication Date:   01 October 1997
Format:   Hardback
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Anthropologist David Levinson is editor-in-chief of the Encyclopedia of World Cultures and a specialist in multicultural research.Laura Gaccione is a professional journalist and Associated Press correspondent. Her articles have appeared in numerous newspapers throughout the United States.

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Author:   David Levinson ,  Laura Gaccione
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   ABC-CLIO
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.687kg
ISBN:  

9780874368765


ISBN 10:   0874368766
Pages:   253
Publication Date:   01 October 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   No Longer Our Product
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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...an easy to read guide that gives insight into how other cultures cope with illness...Recommended for collections concerned with medical anthropology, history, and popular culture. - Library Journal ...this one-of-its-kind encyclopedia meets widespread need in public and academic library collections. - Rettig on Reference (Gale.com) Of special interest to adults looking for a brief summary of approximately 40 health-related cultural practices seen around the world. All levels. - Choice This is a comprehensive work on health and illness...a great place to begin researching a paper. Recommended. - The Book Report


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Laura Gaccione is a professional journalist and Associated Press correspondent.

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