The Cult And Science Of Public Health
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The Cult And Science Of Public Health
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Author : Kevin Dew
language : en
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Release Date : 2012
The Cult And Science Of Public Health written by Kevin Dew and has been published by Berghahn Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Medical categories.
In contemporary manifestations of public health rituals and events, people are being increasingly united around what they hold in common--their material being and humanity. As a cult of humanity, public health provides a moral force in society that replaces 'traditional' religions in times of great diversity or heterogeneity of peoples, activities and desires. This is in contrast to public health's foundation in science, particularly the science of epidemiology. The rigid rules of 'scientific evidence' used to determine the cause of illness and disease can work against the most vulnerable in society by putting sectors of the population, such as underrepresented workers, at a disadvantage. This study focuses on this tension between traditional science and the changing vision articulated within public health (and across many disciplines) that calls for a collective response to uncontrolled capitalism and unremitting globalization, and to the way in which health inequalities and their association with social inequalities provides a political rhetoric that calls for a new redistributive social programme. Drawing on decades of research, the author argues that public health is both a cult and a science of contemporary society.
Social Political And Cultural Dimensions Of Health
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Author : Kevin Dew
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-05-09
Social Political And Cultural Dimensions Of Health written by Kevin Dew and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-09 with Social Science categories.
This book comprehensively explores social, political and cultural dimensions of health in contemporary society. It addresses many issues and pertinent questions, including the following: Are we over diagnosed and over medicated? How can patients participate in their own care? Do pharmaceutical companies coerce us into medication regimes? What drives inequalities in health outcomes? What is the experience of health care for indigenous communities? Why do different countries have such different health care systems? How do we respond to life-changing conditions? Can we achieve a ‘good death’? How do new genetics shape our identities? Is public health a force of liberation or disempowerment? The book incorporates the range of levels of influence on health, covering individual patient experiences, the health professions, multinational corporations, the state, global organisations as well as examining trends in social organisation, cultural expression and technological developments. It volume provides an accessible, yet in-depth, overview and discussion of the sociology of health. The chapters include an illustrative case study and further readings relating to the topic.
Collected Essays On Public Health And Epidemiology
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Author : Rudolf Virchow
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
Collected Essays On Public Health And Epidemiology written by Rudolf Virchow and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Epidemiology categories.
A collection of Rudolf Virchow's papers, presented for the first time in translation. Virchow (1821-1902) was an eminent German pathological anatomist who established cellular pathology and coined many important pathological terms.
The Imperative Of Health
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Author : Deborah Lupton
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 1995-06-15
The Imperative Of Health written by Deborah Lupton and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-06-15 with Social Science categories.
In this reappraisal of public health and health promotion in contemporary societies, Deborah Lupton explores public health and health promotion using contemporary sociocultural and political theory, particularly that building on Foucault′s writings on subjectivity, embodiment and power relations. The author examines the implications of the new social theories for the study of health promotion and health communication to analyze the symbolic nature of public health practices, and explores their underlying meanings and assumptions.
The Public Health Movement
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Author : American Academy of Political and Social Science
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1911
The Public Health Movement written by American Academy of Political and Social Science and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1911 with Public health categories.
Health Civilization And The State
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Author : Dorothy Porter
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2005-08-10
Health Civilization And The State written by Dorothy Porter and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-08-10 with History categories.
This book examines the social, economic and political issues of public health provision in historical perspective. It outlines the development of public health in Britain, Continental Europe and the United States from the ancient world through to the modern state. It includes discussion of: * pestilence, public order and morality in pre-modern times * the Enlightenment and its effects * centralization in Victorian Britain * localization of health care in the United States * population issues and family welfare * the rise of the classic welfare state * attitudes towards public health into the twenty-first century.
Encyclopedia Of Public Health
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Encyclopedia Of Public Health written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with categories.
The History Of Public Health And The Modern State
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language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2020-06-22
The History Of Public Health And The Modern State written by and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-22 with Medical categories.
The book focuses on whether the construction of a public health system is an inherent characteristic of the managerial function of modern political systems. Thus, each essay traces the steps leading to the growth of health government in various nations, examining the specific conflicts and contradictions which each incurred.
A History Of Public Health
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Author : George Rosen
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2015-04
A History Of Public Health written by George Rosen and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04 with Medical categories.
For seasoned professionals as well as students, A History of Public Health is visionary and essential reading.
Complementary And Alternative Medicine
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Author : Kevin Dew
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-04-20
Complementary And Alternative Medicine written by Kevin Dew and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-20 with Health & Fitness categories.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine is a sociological investigation of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in contemporary society, and an exploration of the forces throughout the globe, across different institutions, and within different therapeutic spaces, that constrain or foster alternative medicine. Drawing on 30 years of research, the book identifies the trends in the use of CAM and explores the scientific, political and social challenges that CAM faces in relation to orthodox medicine. The author examines the varieties of CAM practices and how they manifest in different institutional spaces – including public inquiries, the orthodox medical practitioner’s consulting room, medical journals and the homes of those who use CAM. It also compares unorthodox practices in different geo-political settings, namely the global north and the global south. This book is valuable reading for higher-level undergraduate and postgraduate social science students, including those in psychology, sociology, anthropology, health sciences and related disciplines. It is relevant for courses in medical sociology, medical anthropology and social science and health, and a broader audience interested in contemporary health issues, controversies and alternative medicine.