Health, Culture and Religion in South Asia: Critical Perspectives (Routledge South Asian History and Culture Series)

By: Assa Doron and Alex Broom

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Synopsis: Health, Culture and Religion in South Asia brings together top international scholars from a range of social science disciplines to critically explore the interplay of local cultural and religious practices in the delivery and experiences of health in South Asia. This groundbreaking text provides much needed insight into the relationships between health, culture, community, livelihood, and the nation-state, and in particular, the recent struggles of disadvantaged groups to gain access to health care in South Asia.The book brings together anthropologists, sociologists, economists, health researchers and development specialists to provide the reader with an interdisciplinary approach to the study of South Asian health and a comprehensive understanding of cutting edge research in this area. Addressing key issues affecting a range of geographical areas including India, Nepal and Pakistan, this text will be essential reading for students and researchers interested in Asian Studies and for those interested in gaining a better understanding of health in developing countries.This book was published as a special issue of South Asian History and Culture.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 154 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781317988373
Related ISBNs:: 9781315875668, 9780415848817, 9781138349667, 9781317988380, 9780415556095, 9781317988366
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 03/18/24
Copyrighted By:: Taylor & Francis
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Assa Doron
Edited by:: Alex Broom