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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (/5)
Genre: Non-Fiction, Medical Philosophy, Health Policy, Alternative Medicine, Criticism, Sociology of Medicine

Book Review :
Gunapala Dharmasiri's ''The Nature of Medicine'' is a provocative and essential critique that challenges the hegemony of Western medicine. Dharmasiri argues persuasively that modern medicine has transformed from a healing art into a powerful political and economic force, often operating as a new form of colonialism that marginalizes indigenous and alternative healing systems. The book serves as a wake-up call, urging readers to question the very foundations of the medical system they depend on. While some may find its stance sharply polemical, it successfully raises crucial questions about medical pluralism, the loss of traditional knowledge, and the commercialization of health. It is not a guide to treatment but a philosophical and socio-political examination of what medicine is and for whom it exists. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in medical ethics, public health policy, post-colonial studies, and anyone seeking a deeper, more critical understanding of the global healthcare landscape.