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Synopsis
This unique book applies concepts from the field of anthropology to clinical settings to result in a theory of clinical anthropology.
Booknews
Describes a model for dealing with the underlying social issues surrounding emotional and behavioral problems, involving integration of concepts from the biological and social sciences and emphasizing the clinician's role as a teacher. Defines clinical anthropology and shows how it differs from the approaches found in Western medical, psychological, and psychiatric practice, discusses human universals from an information processing perspective, and details a first-level process for diagnosis in clinical settings. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)