Andrew McDowell

Andrew McDowell, an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Tulane University, dives into the pressing issues surrounding tuberculosis in rural India. He reveals how TB encapsulates social inequality and public health failures, spotlighting marginalized Dalit communities. Through evocative stories from his fieldwork, he discusses the challenges of care, community dynamics, and the intricate relationship between breath and identity. McDowell also highlights the haunting impacts of loss and advocates for a more holistic understanding of health that intertwines social, environmental, and personal dimensions.