Culturally interpreted symptoms or culture-bound syndromes: A cross-cultural review of nerves
This paper explores a new approach to culture-specific mental disorders through cross-cultural examination of nerves. A number of case studies are presented from contrasting cultures. It is proposed that nerves be considered a culturally interpreted symptom rather than being culture-bound.
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1985
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Authors: | Low, Setha M. |
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Social Science & Medicine. - Elsevier, ISSN 0277-9536. - Vol. 21.1985, 2, p. 187-196
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Elsevier |
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