Medical Tourism and Inequity in India

The Hyper-Commodification of Healthcare

Autor*innen

• Kristen Smith

Parameter

• 222 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Ethnographie

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The book delves into the intersection of medical tourism and healthcare inequities in India, highlighting how private hospitals integrate into the global healthcare supply chain. It critically analyzes the commodification of healthcare services and the implications for local populations who struggle with significant health challenges. Through this exploration, the author sheds light on the disparities within the medical landscape and the impact of tourism on healthcare accessibility.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Hardcover