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This book situates biomedicine within American culture and argues that the very organization and practice of medicine are themselves cultural. It demonstrates t

"Culture counts" has long been a rallying cry among health advocates and policymakers concerned with racial disparities in health care. A generation ago, the wo

The author concludes that medical decisions are often based on cultural biases and philosophies, suggesting a revaluation of American medical practices is warra

A classic comparative study of medicine and national culture, Medicine and Culture shows us that while doctors regard themselves as servants of science, they ar

Explores the role of almanacs in early American culture.