Arthur Kleinman
Arthur Kleinman
Arthur Kleinman (pronounced: Ar-thur Klein-man) is a renowned psychiatrist and anthropologist known for his significant contributions to the field of medical anthropology.
Etymology
The name Arthur is of Celtic origin and means "bear", while Kleinman is of German origin and translates to "small man".
Biography
Arthur Kleinman was born on March 11, 1941. He is a professor of Psychiatry and Medical Anthropology at Harvard University. Kleinman's work has focused on the culture-related aspects of mental illness and healthcare. He is particularly known for his studies on depression and somatization in Chinese societies.
Contributions
Kleinman's most notable contribution is his development of the concept of Illness Narratives, which emphasizes the importance of personal and cultural interpretations of physical and mental illness. He also developed the Explanatory Model of illness, a framework for understanding how different cultures interpret and respond to illness and healthcare.
Related Terms
- Psychiatry: The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
- Anthropology: The study of humans, human behavior, and societies in the past and present.
- Medical Anthropology: A subfield of anthropology that draws upon social, cultural, biological, and linguistic anthropology to better understand health and disease.
- Illness Narratives: Personal stories that people tell to explain their illnesses.
- Explanatory Model: A framework used to understand how different cultures interpret and respond to illness and healthcare.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Arthur Kleinman
- Wikipedia's article - Arthur Kleinman
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