Unhealthy Health Policy: A Critical Anthropological Examination - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0759105111 ISBN 13 : 9780759105119

Editeur : AltaMira Press, 2004

Synopsis

This new collection turns a critical anthropological eye on the nature of health policy internationally. The authors reveal that in light of prevailing social inequalities, health policies may intend to protect public health, but in fact they often represent significant structural threats to the health and well being of the poor, ethnic minorities, women, and other subordinate groups. The volume focuses on the 'anthropology of policy,' which is concerned with the process of decision-making, the influences on decision-makers, and the impact of policy on human lives. This collaboration will be a critical resource for researchers and practitioners in medical anthropology, applied anthropology, medical sociology, minority issues, public policy, and health care issues.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This new collection turns a critical anthropological eye on the nature of health policy internationally. The authors reveal the prevailing social inequalities that often represent significant threats to the health and well being of the poor, ethnic minorities, and women. The authors define an _anthropology of policy_ concerned with decisionmaking and the impact of health policy on human lives. It will be a critical resource for researchers and practitioners in medical anthropology, medical sociology, public policy, and public health care.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: AltaMira Press
• Date d'édition: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0759105111
• ISBN 13: 9780759105119
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 408