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This module offers an advance introduction to the broad field of Medical Anthropology, focusing on the classical anthropological contributions to this important subfield, from the work of Farmer and Kleinman to current debates around Global health, health care systems; care more generally, and suffering (social, medical and psychological. Students will refer to key works in this area, such as studies of structural violence and health outcomes, critiques of bio-medicine, healing and health care. Students will also explore ethnographic work on patient-physician relationships, the social and community contexts of care provision, and the impact of bio-medicine on Western and non-Western populations.
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