Author Description
This is a completely rewritten and updated edition of Professor Parry's textbook of medicine in Africa. It sets out for medical students the universal princples of medicine in the particular context to Africa. To prevent the book from becoming regional in its emphasis, contributors and advisers have been recruited from many different African countries. Medical conditions are seen against the social and geographical background, and the changing patterns of society due to urbanization.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the application of universal medical principles within the specific socio-geographical context of the African continent. Professor E. H. O. Parry, alongside a diverse panel of contributors from across Africa, presents a framework that integrates clinical medicine with the realities of rapid urbanization and regional environmental factors.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive overview of medical conditions prevalent in African clinical settings
- Analysis of the intersection between social change and health outcomes
- Multi-national perspectives from contributors across the continent
Scope Limits
- Does not serve as a substitute for specialized clinical manuals or localized diagnostic handbooks
- Excludes exhaustive coverage of rare, non-endemic pathologies
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the nuances of clinical practice in African environments. Experts highlight the book's success in balancing universal medical theory with the practical realities of diverse regional health challenges.
Page Count:
1130
Publication Date:
1985-02-21
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192613375
ISBN-13:
9780192613370
Medical Education
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Medicine
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