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OverviewIllness is a matter of concern in every society. Social responses to it depend both on the nature of the illness and on cultural interpretation of its significance. This study of the occurrence, recognition and explanation of illness amongst the Gnau makes use of its author's dual training in medicine and anthropology to show why, how far, and in what respects these people of a forest village in New Guinea turn to their religious and magical knowledge in the distress of illness. The analyis shows how a study of ilness can reveal belief and open an illummatlng and crucial perspective on a society's view of its world. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gilbert LewisPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.471kg ISBN: 9780367716509ISBN 10: 036771650 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 31 March 2021 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDr Lewis, MD, MRCP, is Lecturer in Social Anthropology at the University of Cambridge. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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