Social and Cultural Lives of Immune Systems.

This book introduces a provocative new branch of social theory: the hypothesis that immunity and disease are in part socially constituted. It suggests that immune systems function not only as material entities but also as social symbols.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Wilce Jr., James M.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Routledge, 2003.
Colección:Theory and practice in medical anthropology and international health.
Temas:
Medical anthropology.
Immune system.
Culture > Semiotic models.
Human body > Social aspects.
Human body > Symbolic aspects.
Système immunitaire.
Culture > Modèles sémiotiques.
Corps humain > Aspect social.
Corps humain > Aspect symbolique.
Culture > Semiotic models
Human body > Social aspects
Human body > Symbolic aspects
Immune system
Medical anthropology
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This book introduces a provocative new branch of social theory: the hypothesis that immunity and disease are in part socially constituted. It suggests that immune systems function not only as material entities but also as social symbols.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (329 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780203404515
0203404513
1134389590
9781134389599

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