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American Mosaic

Name: American Mosaic
Author: Wilbert M. Gesler
ISBN: 9780822954903

by Wilbert M. Gesler

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This book is a gem. . . . Gesler writes in a refreshingly direct and uncomplicated fashion throughout the book."--Book Reviews

About the Author, Wilbert M. Gesler

Wilbert M. Gesler was professor of geography at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

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Arguing that medical systems must be seen in a social context, Gesler (geography, U. of North Carolina) applies the concepts of cultural geography to health care and shows that in both developed and developing countries alike the social sciences can inform the medical sciences and make them more effective and less expensive. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)