Living and Dying the Contemporary World: A Compendium. Veena Das and Clara Han, eds., Berkeley: University of California Press, 2016, 896 pp (original) (raw)

The compendium, "Living and Dying in the Contemporary World" edited by Veena Das and Clara Han, encapsulates contemporary themes in medical anthropology through 44 research-based chapters. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of living and dying as core subjects and provides insights into issues like health, healing, biopolitics, and systemic disparities. By offering a comprehensive overview, the volume serves as a crucial reference for students and scholars in medical anthropology while illustrating the field's evolving focus.