Health and Social Justice: Politics, Ideology, and Inequity in the Distribution of Disease
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Health and Social Justice: Politics, Ideology, and Inequity in the Distribution of Disease
Health and Social Justice draws on the growing body of recent literature to offer a comprehensive collection of articles written by a panel of expert contributors who represent a broad range of fields¾sociology, epidemiology, public health, ecology, politics, organizing, and advocacy. Each article explores a particular aspect of health inequalities and demonstrates how the sources of health inequalities are rooted in injustices associated with racism, sex discrimination, and social class. This important book examines the political implications of various perspectives used to explain health inequities and explores alternative strategies for eliminating them. Health and Social Justice covers a broad spectrum of topics and
Analyzes the politics of health inequities
Shows how market values often dominate over collective needs for well-being
Examines the politics of methodology and its implications for research and public policy
Critiques the ideological implications of contemporary health promotion as a model for public health
Reviews approaches that influence the social determinants of health
Evaluates strategies drawn from the European experience, and others, aimed at eliminating health inequities
Proposes principles for action and research
Analyzes the role of the mass media in influencing the conceptualization of public health issues
