Health Inequality - an Introduction to Theories, Concepts and Methods
Author:   Mel Bartley
Publisher:   Polity Press
ISBN:  

9780745627809


Pages:   224
Publication Date:   21 November 2003
Format:   Paperback
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Health Inequality - an Introduction to Theories, Concepts and Methods


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Author:   Mel Bartley
Publisher:   Polity Press
Imprint:   Polity Press
Dimensions:   Width: 155.60cm , Height: 12.70cm , Length: 229.80cm
Weight:   0.353kg
ISBN:  

9780745627809


ISBN 10:   0745627803
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   21 November 2003
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements. Dedication. 1. What is Health Inequality. 2. Measuring Socio-Economic Position. 3. Figuring Out Health Inequality. 4. Models of Aetiological Pathways I: Behavioural and ?Cultural? Explanations. 5. Models of Aetiological Pathways II: The Psychosocial Model. 6. Models of Aetiological Pathways III: The Materialist Model. 7. Models of Aetiological Pathways IV: The Life Course Approach. 8. Social Ecology. 9. Understanding Gender Inequality in Health. 10. Ethnic Inequalities in Health. 11. Health Inequality and Social Policy

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Mel Bartley's enquiry into health inequalities is admirably thorough and balanced ... What is particularly refreshing is the way in which the different implications for practical action of accepting different models of causation are highlighted ... [An] excellent book. Health Service Journal This book makes an original and major contribution to the body of knowledge on the complex theories of inequalities in health. It is well written and explained in simple terms that encourage the reader to evaluate the original research for themselves. Australian Social Work This book should become essential reading for anyone genuinely interested in understanding health inequalities. International Journal of Epidemiology


Mel Bartley's enquiry into health inequalities is admirably thorough and balanced ... What is particularly refreshing is the way in which the different implications for practical action of accepting different models of causation are highlighted ... [An] excellent book. Health Service Journal This book makes an original and major contribution to the body of knowledge on the complex theories of inequalities in health. It is well written and explained in simple terms that encourage the reader to evaluate the original research for themselves. Australian Social Work This book should become essential reading for anyone genuinely interested in understanding health inequalities. International Journal of Epidemiology


Author Information

Mel Bartley is a Professor of Medical Sociology, International Centre for Health and Society, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University College London.

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