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Book: Medical Humanitarianism
Edited by Sharon Abramowitz, associate professor of anthropology and Africa studies at the University of Florida, and Catherine Panter-Brick, professor of anthropology, health and global affairs
Medical humanitarianism — medical and other health-related initiatives undertaken in conditions born of conflict, neglect, or disaster — has a prominent and growing presence in international development, global health, and human security interventions. This book features 12 essays that examine the individual experiences, institutional practices, and cultural forces that shape humanitarian practice.
Source: Yale News