As Discussed in the Text, Anthropologist Paul Farmer

question 30

Multiple Choice

As discussed in the text, anthropologist Paul Farmer:

• A) is a founding member of Doctors Without Borders and works closely with German physicians in Afghanistan.
• B) is cofounder of Partners in Health, which works with local communities in Haiti to improve the health conditions of poor Haitians.
• C) has studied cultural beliefs and practices surrounding childbirth in a number of countries.
• D) linked the degenerative disease kuru with cannibalistic death ritual in South Fore.
• E) studies the conflict resulting from medical pluralism between Hmong immigrants and American health-care professionals.

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Definitions:

Internal States

Mental or physiological conditions that arise within an individual, such as emotions, thoughts, hunger, or fatigue.

Socializing Role

The influence that social entities (e.g., families, schools, peer groups) have in imparting norms, values, and behaviors to individuals, contributing to social development and integration.

Industrialized Societies

Societies characterized by a high level of industrialization, where manufacturing, services, and technology play a key role in the economy.