“There is nothing wrong with underlining personal agency, but there is something unfair about using personal responsibility as a basis for assigning blame while simultaneously denying those who are being blamed the opportunity to exert agency in their lives”
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Work
Infections and Inequalities: The Modern Plagues
This book delves into the complexities of modern infectious diseases, analyzing their impact on different socio-economic groups and the underlying inequalities that contribute to their spread. more
Author
Paul Farmer
Paul Farmer is an American medical anthropologist born on October 26, 1959. He has had a profound impact in the field of global health, particularly in the research and policy of tropical diseases and public health. Farmer is known for his work in providing medical services and advocating for social justice in impoverished areas. more
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