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Bloomsbury Knowledge of Illness in a Sepik Society - Gnau Anthropology

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This comprehensive monograph examines how the Gnau people of a New Guinea forest village understand, recognize and respond to illness through their cultural, religious and magical knowledge systems. Written by an author trained in both medicine and anthropology, the study reveals the intricate connections between illness, belief and social structure in this unique society. By analysing the occurrence and explanation of disease among the Gnau, the book provides a window into their worldview and demonstrates how medical anthropology can illuminate fundamental aspects of cultural life. This volume, part of the LSE Monographs on Social Anthropology series published by Routledge, offers valuable insights for students and researchers in anthropology, sociology and medical humanities interested in non-Western approaches to health and illness.

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Combines medical and anthropological expertise to examine illness recognition and cultural responses among the Gnau people of New Guinea.

Part of Volume 52 of the LSE Monographs on Social Anthropology series, providing rigorous academic scholarship on medical anthropology.

Explores how religious and magical knowledge systems shape the Gnau's understanding of disease and healing practices.

Reveals connections between illness beliefs and broader social structures within this forest village community.

Published by Routledge, offering peer-reviewed analysis suitable for anthropology, sociology and medical humanities courses.

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Release Date
01 January 1975
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25 January 2007

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