Health and Society series
Series editors: Mary Shaw and George Davey Smith
This wide-ranging series includes publications drawn from various theoretical perspectives and using different forms of evidence. Each addresses the diversity of factors which determine population health and how these operate in economic, political, social and cultural contexts.
Matching titles: 1 to 15 of 16
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Challenging health inequalities
From Acheson to Choosing HealthElizabeth Dowler, Nick J. Spencer
This book offers a unique multi-disciplinary perspective on tackling health inequalities in a rich country, examining the New Labour policy agenda for tackling health inequalities and its inherent challenges.
More infoHardback price: £52.00 Usual price: £65.00
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Challenging health inequalities
From Acheson to Choosing HealthElizabeth Dowler, Nick J. Spencer
This book offers a unique multi-disciplinary perspective on tackling health inequalities in a rich country, examining the New Labour policy agenda for tackling health inequalities and its inherent challenges.
More infoPaperback price: £19.99 Usual price: £24.99
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An introduction to genetic epidemiology
Lyle J. Palmer, Paul R. Burton, George Davey Smith
This book brings together leading experts to provide an introduction to genetic epidemiology that begins with a primer in human molecular genetics through all the standard methods in population genetics and genetic epidemiology required for an adequate grounding in the field.
More infoHardback price: £48.00 Usual price: £60.00
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An introduction to genetic epidemiology
Lyle J. Palmer, Paul R. Burton, George Davey Smith
This book brings together leading experts to provide an introduction to genetic epidemiology that begins with a primer in human molecular genetics through all the standard methods in population genetics and genetic epidemiology required for an adequate grounding in the field.
More infoPaperback price: £15.99 Usual price: £19.99
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The Grim Reaper's road map
An atlas of mortality in BritainMary Shaw, Bethan Thomas, George Davey Smith, Daniel Dorling
An atlas of mortality in Britain based on data from 1981 to 2004, this new study explores causes of death across the UK, including a description of the cause of death, a map and cartogram showing the spatial distribution of that cause, a commentary on the pattern observed and the reason for it.
More infoHardback price: £64.00 Usual price: £80.00
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The Grim Reaper's road map
An atlas of mortality in BritainMary Shaw, Bethan Thomas, George Davey Smith, Daniel Dorling
An atlas of mortality in Britain based on data from 1981 to 2004, this new study explores causes of death across the UK, including a description of the cause of death, a map and cartogram showing the spatial distribution of that cause, a commentary on the pattern observed and the reason for it.
More infoPaperback price: £17.50 Usual price: £35.00
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Community health and wellbeing
Action research on health inequalitiesSteve Cropper, Alison Porter, Gareth Williams, Sandra Carlisle, Robert Moore, Martin O'Neill, Chris Roberts, Helen Snooks
This book argues that the traditional government approach of exhorting individuals to live healthier lifestyles is not enough - action to promote public health needs to take place not just through public agencies, but also by engaging community assets and resources in their broadest sense.
More infoPaperback price: £15.99 Usual price: £19.99
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The political economy of health care
A clinical perspectiveThis is a passionate analysis of the historical development, current state and potential future shape of the National Health Service by distinguished doctor and author, Julian Tudor Hart. Drawing on many years of clinical experience, Tudor Hart sets out to explore how the NHS might be reconstituted as a humane service for all (rather than a profitable one for the few) and a civilising influence on society as a whole.
More infoPaperback price: £8.99 Usual price: £17.99
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The handbook of inequality and socioeconomic position
Concepts and measuresMary Shaw, Bruna Galobardes, Professor Debbie A. Lawlor, John Lynch, Ben Wheeler, George Davey Smith
This handbook is the definitive resource for anyone wishing to quickly look up and understand key concepts and measurments relating to socioeconomic position and inequalities.
More infoHardback price: £44.00 Usual price: £55.00
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The handbook of inequality and socioeconomic position
Concepts and measuresMary Shaw, Bruna Galobardes, Professor Debbie A. Lawlor, John Lynch, Ben Wheeler, George Davey Smith
This handbook is the definitive resource for anyone wishing to quickly look up and understand key concepts and measurments relating to socioeconomic position and inequalities.
More infoPaperback price: £15.99 Usual price: £19.99
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Health inequalities and welfare resources
Continuity and change in SwedenHow welfare states influence population health and health inequalities has long been debated but less well tested by empirical research. This book presents new empirical evidence of the effects of Swedish welfare state structures and policies on the lives of Swedish citizens. However, the discussion, analysis and innovative theoretical approaches developed in the book have wide implications for health research and policy beyond Scandinavian borders.
More infoHardback price: £52.00 Usual price: £65.00
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Health inequalities and welfare resources
Continuity and change in SwedenHow welfare states influence population health and health inequalities has long been debated but less well tested by empirical research. This book presents new empirical evidence of the effects of Swedish welfare state structures and policies on the lives of Swedish citizens. However, the discussion, analysis and innovative theoretical approaches developed in the book have wide implications for health research and policy beyond Scandinavian borders.
More infoPaperback price: £19.99 Usual price: £24.99
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The political economy of health care (Second Edition)
Where the NHS came from and where it could leadThis new edition of this bestselling book argues that patients need to develop as active citizens and co-producers of health. This second edition has been entirely rewritten with two new chapters, and includes new material on resistance to that world-wide process.
More infoHardback price: £48.00 Usual price: £60.00
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The political economy of health care (Second Edition)
Where the NHS came from and where it could leadThis new edition of this bestselling book argues that patients need to develop as active citizens and co-producers of health. This second edition has been entirely rewritten with two new chapters, and includes new material on resistance to that world-wide process.
More infoPaperback price: £14.00 Usual price: £17.99
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Teenage pregnancy
The making and unmaking of a problemFocusing on the period from the late-1990's to the present, "Teenage pregnancy" examines who is likely to have a baby as a teenager, the consequences of early motherhood and how teenage pregnancy is dealt with in the media. The author argues that society's negative attitude to young mothers is likely to marginalise an already excluded group and that efforts should be focused primarily on supporting young mothers and their children.
More infoHardback price: £52.00 Usual price: £65.00
