African Histories and Modernities: The Pre-Colonial and Colonial Eras

Azevedo, Mario J.

This book examines the historical and current state of health and the health of the African people, including the Arab North, impacted by such factors as geography and natural elements, cultural and colonial traditions, and competing biomedical and traditional systems. It also looks at technological advances, poverty and health disparities, utilization of resources, and international presence, as reflected by the work of the World Health Organization, and structural adjustments imposed by the IMF and the World Bank.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2017-02-07

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319324609

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-32461-6

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 382