Restless, Tuberculosis, Inequality and Care in Rural India
Tuberculosis, Inequality, and Care in Rural India
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Andrew McDowell's "Restless" delves into the complexities of tuberculosis in rural India, exploring its intersection with social life, inequality, and care.
The book uses a unique approach, examining various materials and metaphors to understand how breath and airborne illness intertwine with daily life.
McDowell's ethnographic work in Amboati provides rich insights into the experiences of families affected by TB and the diverse ways they navigate the disease.
The book challenges conventional understandings of care and illness, highlighting the importance of social connections and environmental factors.
Ultimately, "Restless" offers a nuanced perspective on public health, inequality, and the human experience of disease.
The book uses a unique approach, examining various materials and metaphors to understand how breath and airborne illness intertwine with daily life.
McDowell's ethnographic work in Amboati provides rich insights into the experiences of families affected by TB and the diverse ways they navigate the disease.
The book challenges conventional understandings of care and illness, highlighting the importance of social connections and environmental factors.
Ultimately, "Restless" offers a nuanced perspective on public health, inequality, and the human experience of disease.
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Andrew McDowell, "Breathless: Tuberculosis, Inequality, and Care in Rural India" (Stanford UP, 2024)
