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Spector, Rachel E., 1940-

Cultural diversity in health and illness / Rachel E. Spector. - Second edition. - xxii, 277 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. Provider self-awareness -- Health -- Illness -- Familial folk remedies -- pt. 2. Issues of delivery and acceptance of health care -- The delivery of health care -- Culture, health, and illness -- Healing -- pt. 3. Traditional views on health and illness -- Health and illness in the Asian-American community -- Health and illness in the Black-American community -- Health and illness in the Hispanic-American community -- Health and illness in the Native-American community -- Health and illness in the White ethnic communities -- The use of Parteras in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas: a case study.

ISBN: 0838513956 9780838513958

LCCN: 85013387

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Social medicine.
Medical anthropology
Health attitudes
Medical personnel and patient
Medical care--United States
Minorities--Health and hygiene--United States
Attitude of Health Personnel
Attitude to Health
Cross-Cultural Comparison.
Delivery of Health Care
Ethnic Groups.
Socioeconomic Factors.

LC Class. No.: RA418.5.T73 / S64 1985

Dewey Class. No.: 362.10425