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Janelle S Taylor
HSERV 475
Seattle Campus

Perspectives in Medical Anthropology

Introduction to medical anthropology. Explores the relationship among culture, society, and medicine. Examples from Western medicine as well as from other medical systems, incorporating both interpretive and critical approaches. Offered: jointly with ANTH 475.

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A brand-new 2010 textbook "Exploring Medical Anthropology" will be available at U Book Store by the start of the quarter. A course pack of other readings will be available at Ave Copy, on University Ave at NE 42nd Street. Look under "ANTH 475"

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by Janelle S Taylor
Date: 09/16/2009