Applied Global Health Humanities: Readings in the Global Anglophone Novel (Medical & Health Humanities, 4)

Applied Global Health Humanities: Readings in the Global Anglophone Novel (Medical & Health Humanities, 4)
by: Fella Benabed (Author)
Publisher: De Gruyter
Publication Date: 2024/7/1
Language: English
Print Length: 180 pages
ISBN-10: 311139610X
ISBN-13: 9783111396101
Book Description
This book highlights the importance of global Anglophone literature in global health humanities, shaping perceptions of health issues in the Global South and among minorities in the Global North. Using twelve novels, it explores the historical, political, sociocultural, ethical, and environmental aspects of health by analyzing the experiences of characters who suffer from infectious diseases, mental disorders, or disabilities, and who seek holistic healing practices.
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This book highlights the importance of global Anglophone literature in global health humanities, shaping perceptions of health issues in the Global South and among minorities in the Global North. Using twelve novels, it explores the historical, political, sociocultural, ethical, and environmental aspects of health by analyzing the experiences of characters who suffer from infectious diseases, mental disorders, or disabilities, and who seek holistic healing practices. Read more