title: The coming of age of critical medical anthropology.
abstract: This paper reviews the development over the last 15 years of a broadening critical trend in the field of medical anthropology by: (1) examining shortcomings of conventional medical anthropology that led to interest in critical alternatives; (2) examining historical and occupational factors that tend to conservatize the subdiscipline; (3) reviewing the body of literature produced thus far by its adherents; and (4) suggesting directions for future work.
authors.affiliation: Hispanic Health Council, Hartford, CT 06106.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Singer
mesh_terms: D000883:Anthropology / Q000639:trends*; D003906:Developing Countries; D006262:Health; D006801:Humans; D008511:Medicine / Q000639:trends*; D008519:Medicine, Traditional; D011056:Political Systems; D012803:Sick Role; D012923:Social Class; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors