George Foster as a pioneer of medical anthropology: for the 100th anniversary (1913–2006)

Authors

  • Mikhel D.V.

Keywords:

medical anthropology, George Foster, Melville Herskovits, Alfred Kroeber, technical and sanitary-medical care, Latin America

Abstract

The article is devoted to George Foster, one of the pioneers of medical anthropology in the West. His brief biography is presented which shows the intricate way the researcher has made from traditional ethnography to applied anthropology and medical anthropology. Special attention is drawn to Foster’s role in evaluation of American aid programs for developing countries, convergence of interests of anthropology and health sciences.

Author Biography

  • Mikhel D.V.

    Academic degrees, membership in the RAS:

    • Doctor of Philosophy, Professor

    Place of main work, position:

    • Professor of the Department of Humanities, Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation, Moscow.

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Published

2021-02-08

Issue

2013 — No. 1 (5)

Section

SCIENCE / Articles