Arthur Kleinman

Arthur Michael Kleinman (born March 11, 1941) is an American psychiatrist, social anthropologist and a professor of medical anthropology, psychiatry and global health and social medicine at Harvard University.

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Arthur Michael Kleinman
Born (1941-03-01) March 1, 1941
New York City
NationalityAmerican
Other namesArthur Michael Kleinman
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma materStanford University, Harvard University
SpouseJoan Kleinman (d.)
ChildrenPeter and Anne
Scientific career
InstitutionsHarvard Medical School, Harvard University

Kleinman’s medical anthropology research has largely focused on China. He began his work in Taiwan in 1968, and then expanded to mainland China in 1978.

At Harvard, Kleinman has taught at all levels for decades. These efforts include teaching, supervision and mentorship of undergraduate students, anthropology graduate students, medical students, and post-doctoral fellows.

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