Health Inequality: An Introduction to concepts, theories and methods
At a time when social inequalities are increasing at an alarming rate, this new edition of Mel Bartley's popular book is a vital resource for understanding the extent of health inequalities and why they are proving to be persistent despite decades of growing knowledge and policies on the issue. The book also shows us how to make use of the new integrated social and biological data that has become available in many social surveys since the first edition was published.
'The new edition of Mel Bartley's excellent, well-written book should be relevant to anyone interested in understanding and addressing the persisting challenge of social inequalities in health. Congratulations on an inspiring, timely and critical contribution!' Johannes Siegrist, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf
As in the first edition, by examining influences of social class, income, culture and wealth as well as , gender, ethnicity and other factors in identity, this accessible book provides a key to understanding the major theories and explanations of what lies behind inequality in health. The behavioural, psycho-social, and material approaches have been re-situated within a life-course perspective. Evaluating the evidence of health outcomes over time and at local and national levels, Bartley argues that t individual social integration demands closer attention if health inequality is to be tackled effectively, revealing the important part that identity plays in relation to the chances of a long and healthy life.
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