The Routledge Handbook of Anthropology and Global Health 1st Edition

The Routledge Handbook of Anthropology and Global Health, 1st Edition — edited by Tsitsi B. Masvawure and Ellen E. Foley

A vital, timely resource for anyone working at the intersection of culture, policy and health, this handbook brings anthropological insight to the urgent questions shaping global health today. It opens with sharp, accessible analysis that draws you into the social worlds where health is produced, experienced and contested.

Richly interdisciplinary, the book maps theoretical foundations and practical approaches across diverse geographies — from urban clinics to rural communities in Africa, Asia, Latin America and beyond. Contributors examine pandemics, infectious and non‑communicable diseases, mental health, migration, reproductive health, climate change and health systems, showing how culture, power and policy shape outcomes at local, national and global levels.

Designed for scholars, public health practitioners, policy makers and advanced students, this handbook emphasizes methodologically rigorous, ethically engaged work. Expect clear frameworks for fieldwork, comparative case studies, and critical discussion of equity, human rights and community-based interventions. The result is a resource that supports curriculum development, informs program design and guides evidence-driven policy.

Whether you are building courses in medical anthropology, shaping global health programs, or seeking a comprehensive reference, this edition offers the clarity and depth needed to understand complex health challenges across the Global South and North. Insightful, current and practice-oriented, it’s an indispensable addition to academic and professional libraries.

Secure your copy of this authoritative guide to anthropology and global health — expand your perspective, sharpen your practice, and engage with the global conversations that are transforming health policy and care worldwide.

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