| ID | 089354 |
| Title Proper | Doctor's life in the Wakhan corridor, 2002-2008 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Duncan, Alex |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | A description of over five years spent living and working as a doctor in a remote area of Afghanistan, inhabited by Ismailis. The article explains how western medical practices in e.g. child nutrition had to be adapted to local beliefs and circumstances and describes the physical challenges of delivering effective medical services in daunting terrain. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Affairs Vol. 40, No. 2; Jul 2009: p.252 - 267 |
| Journal Source | Asian Affairs Vol. 40, No. 2; Jul 2009: p.252 - 267 |
| Key Words | Wakhan Corridor - 2002-2008 ; Russian Empire ; China ; India ; Britain ; Pamir Mountains ; Afghanistan ; Durrand Boundery ; 9/11 |