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Medicine and Culture: Revised Edition

By Lynn Payer
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By Lynn Payer
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"Extremely illuminating . . . An enjoyable read."
—New Scientist

A classic comparative study of medicine and national culture, Medicine and Culture shows us that while doctors regard themselves as servants of science, they are often prisoners of custom. The United States, Germany, England, and France have equivalent life expectancy rates, yet medical treatment differs enormously from country to country. Medicine and Culture addresses questions such as:
—What determines the difference between h...

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