Routledge Contemporary Asia Series- Health Humanities in the Chinese Context

This book examines how cultural, societal, and linguistic factors shape health narratives and practices in the Chinese context, exploring contemporary topics such as mental health, the relationship between traditional medicine and modern health discourse, and ageing. This book examines how cultural, societal, and linguistic factors shape health narratives and practices in the Chinese context, exploring contemporary topics such as mental health, the relationship between traditional medicine and modern health discourse, and ageing. The book offers case studies on topics at the intersection of language, culture and health, and proposes a reevaluation of traditional health paradigms by considering the diverse cultural narratives that influence human health experiences, providing readers with interdisciplinary insights into the complexities of health communication and practice. Health Humanities in the Chinese Context is suited for scholars and academics in Health and Medical Humanities, China Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, and Linguistics, as well as policymakers and healthcare professionals focused on Chinese cultural contexts.