Explore the fascinating subject of cultural collision and the impact of language on medical care with the book "Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures" by Anne Fadiman. This textbook is a must-read for anyone interested in neurology, communication studies, ethnic studies, and anthropology.
Published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux in 1998, this trade paperback has 360 pages filled with insightful analysis and practical solutions. The book measures 8.3 inches in length, 5.5 inches in width, and 0.9 inches in height, and weighs only 0.4 ounces. It is written in English and is perfect for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of medical care in a multicultural society.