Understanding Tuberculosis and its Control: Anthropological and Ethnographic Approaches

This book examines tuberculosis control through an anthropological lens, drawing on ethnographic case studies from China, India, Nepal, South Africa, Romania, Brazil, Ghana, and France to explore the relationship between global and national policies, the emergence and impact of new diagnostics, the reliance on statistical numbers, the impact of the disease on health workers and patients, the rise of drug-resistant forms, and issues of attempted control.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 294 pages
Publication date: 17 September 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Over the past two decades, the challenge of tuberculosis control has become increasingly intricate, as countries adapt and evolve their global TB strategies. A substantial increase in funding has accompanied this progress, along with advancements in diagnostic capabilities and a heightened focus on developing comprehensive health systems. Against this backdrop, this book explores tuberculosis control through an anthropological lens, drawing on ethnographic case studies from China, India, Nepal, South Africa, Romania, Brazil, Ghana, and France. The volume examines various aspects, including the interplay between global and national policies, the unintended consequences of introducing new diagnostics, the reliance on and interpretation of statistical data regarding tuberculosis, the politics surrounding its representation, the impact of the disease on healthcare workers and patients, the emergence of drug-resistant forms, and the challenges of attempted control. Through these examples, the book showcases the invaluable insights gained from an anthropological perspective, shedding light on the broader bio-political and social dimensions of tuberculosis and the efforts made to address it.

Over the past two decades, the challenge of tuberculosis control has become increasingly intricate, as countries adapt and evolve their global TB strategies. A substantial increase in funding has accompanied this progress, along with advancements in diagnostic capabilities and a heightened focus on developing comprehensive health systems. Against this backdrop, this book explores tuberculosis control through an anthropological lens, drawing on ethnographic case studies from China, India, Nepal, South Africa, Romania, Brazil, Ghana, and France. The volume examines various aspects, including the interplay between global and national policies, the unintended consequences of introducing new diagnostics, the reliance on and interpretation of statistical data regarding tuberculosis, the politics surrounding its representation, the impact of the disease on healthcare workers and patients, the emergence of drug-resistant forms, and the challenges of attempted control. Through these examples, the book showcases the invaluable insights gained from an anthropological perspective, shedding light on the broader bio-political and social dimensions of tuberculosis and the efforts made to address it.

Weight: 452g
Dimension: 157 x 231 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138314283