
Health Inequality - an Introduction to Theories, Concepts and Methods
Mel Bartley(Author)
Polity Press
Published on 21. November 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-7456-2780-9 (ISBN)
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Description
This book provides a key to understanding the four most widely accepted theories of what lies behind inequality in healthcare: behavioural, psychosocial, material and life-course approaches.
Reviews / Votes
"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 EpidemiologyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 2298 mm
Width: 1556 mm
Thickness: 127 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7456-2780-9 (9780745627809)
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Person
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.
Content
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