Published
2012 by Left Coast Press in Walnut Creek, CA .
Written in
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
| Statement | Emily Mendenhall |
| Series | Advances in critical medical anthropology -- v. 4 |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | RA645.D5 M46 2012 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | p. cm. |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL25384344M |
| ISBN 10 | 9781611321418, 9781611321432, 9781611326833 |
| LC Control Number | 2012020773 |
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"Syndemic Suffering" provides a comprehensive analysis of the experiences of Mexican American women with a focus on the social and health implications of their immigrant status. By employing a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates anthropology, sociology, and public health, Mendenhall offers a nuanced understanding of the complexities at play.
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