"A major collection of essays from leaders in the field of medical anthropology, Chronic Conditions, Fluid States pays much-needed attention to one of the great

Disability is often described in a way that suggests it is a permanent, relatively stable state. This volume argues that the relationship between impairment (ph

This book explores how people draw upon spiritual, religious, or faith-based practices to support their mental wellness amidst forms of chronicity. From diverse

Diabetes is regarded as one of the most challenging global health issues of the 21st century. Especially countries with weak health infrastructure are strugglin

This volume brings together two parallel fields of interest. One is the understanding among psychologists and other social scientists of the limits to psychomet

The Routledge Handbook of Medical Anthropology provides a contemporary overview of the key themes in medical anthropology. In this exciting departure from conve