Anthropology of Infectious Disease: A Critical Biocultural Framework

Renowned medical anthropologist Merrill Singer has synthesized the rapidly evolving field of anthropology of infectious disease in a groundbreaking book that offers a critical biocultural perspective. This comprehensive work holistically explores the complex intersections between microorganisms, human behaviors, and social systems, revealing the intricate process of co-evolution between humans and pathogenic agents of disease.

Singer’s pioneering approach connects the dots between human diseases and their intricate relationships with larger ecosystems and other species, which are potential sources of new human infections. By integrating and advancing research in this multifaceted field, Anthropology of Infectious Disease provides an essential supplement to courses in anthropology, public health, development studies, and related fields.

This important book is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and students seeking to understand the complex dynamics of infectious disease. With its critical biocultural framework, it offers a nuanced perspective on the interconnected nature of human, animal, and environmental health, and the implications for global health policy and practice.

Book Details:

• ISBN-13: 9781629580449
• Publisher: Left Coast Press
• Publication Date: November 15, 2014
• Pages: 320