Global perspectives on war, gender and health
Subtitle: the sociology and anthropology of suffering
By: by Hannah Bradby and Gillian Lewando Hundt
Contributors: Lewando Hundt, Gillian
Publisher: Ashgate
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Farnham; Burlington, VT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 157
ISBN-13: 9780754675235; 9780754699118
Description: Rendering the suffering of the marginalized visible has been an important aspect of feminist sociological studies of health, illness and medicine, with the subjective experience of those without access to institutional power being at the forefront of the research. This volume analyzes the links between the suffering caused by the intentional violence of war and the unintentional suffering engendered by modern medicinal processes. By establishing a fitting tribute to the academic and campaigning work of Meg Stacey, this book responds to her challenge of "why medical sociology had not yet turned its gaze upon the health consequences of war". A selection of international case studies are used to create a volume of significant interest to sociologists and those working in the fields of anthropology, social policy, social work, peace, war and security studies, and international development.
Notes: Includes index.