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Amsterdam University Press - Chinese Cancer Villages Book

Name: Amsterdam University Press - Chinese Cancer Villages Book
Brand: Amsterdam University Press
Price: 123.54 GBP
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Anthropology & Sociology

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Explore the complex reality of rural development and public health in China with this sociological study. The book examines the phenomenon of "cancer villages" that has become a significant part of social life and media attention in various rural regions. Through detailed analysis of villages with diverse social and economic structures, the authors investigate the connection between environmental pollution, cancer incidence, and the lifestyles of local villagers. This work provides a historically grounded perspective on how environmental changes impact community health. Readers will gain insight into the perceptions and claims made by different actors involved in these regions. By looking at the coexistence of disease and pollution, this text offers a deep look at the social consequences of rapid industrial and rural shifts. It is an essential resource for those studying anthropology, sociology, and the intersection of environment and public health.

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Provides a sociological analysis of villages with different social and economic structures to understand regional variations.

Offers a historically grounded look at the relationship between cancer incidence and environmental pollution in rural China.

Examines how villagers' lifestyles interact with changing environmental conditions and health outcomes.

Analyzes the perceptions, claims, and responses of various actors involved in the cancer village phenomenon.

Connects rural development and environmental change to modern public health challenges in a social context.

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Brand: Amsterdam University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 9089647228
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 03 June 2020
Listed Since: 27 February 2020

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Amsterdam University Press - Chinese Cancer Villages Book

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