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Chronic Disparities: Public Health In Historical Perspective (Roots Of Contemporary Issues),Used
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Growing Directly Out Of The Experiences Of A Team Of Washington State University Historians Who Designed A New Foundational Course For Wsu'S Common Requirements, The Roots Of Contemporary Issues Series Is Built On The Premise That Students Will Be Better At Facing Current And Future Challenges, No Matter Their Major Or Career Path, If They Are Capable Of Addressing Controversial And Pressing Issues In Mature, Reasoned Ways Using Evidence, Critical Thinking, And Clear Written And Oral Communication Skills.To Help Students Achieve These Goals, Each Title In The Roots Of Contemporary Issues Series Argues That Today'S Problems Are Not Simply The Outcomes Of Yesterday'S Decisions: They Are Shaped By Years, Decades, And Centuries Of Historical Developments. Solving The Central Problems Facing Our World Requires A Deep Historical Understanding Of The Ways In Which Humans Have Been Interconnected With Faraway Places For Centuries.Chronic Disparities: Public Health In Historical Perspective Begins With A Controversial And Pressing Issue Facing Students Today: How Have Public Health Initiatives Challenged And/Or Reinforced Societal Inequalities Of Race, Class, And Gender? It Explores The Cultural, Political, Religious, Demographic, And Economic Effects Both Government And Private Publichealth Practices Have Had On Inequalities Of Race, Class, And Gender In An Increasingly Globalizing Society, From The Premodern Era To The Present.Chronic Disparities Examines Events And Processes Including The Emergence Of Public Health And Sanitation In Europe; The Coercive Globalization Of Systems Of Health; Colonial Medicine And The Selective Application Of 'Western' Medical Policy; Eugenics; Responses To Substance Abuse; The Aids/Hiv Pandemic; And Many More. It Includes A Series Introduction That Explains This Innovative Approach To Learning History And A Conclusion That Offers A Model For Applying The Approach In Seeking To Understand Other Public Health Policies, Events, And Crises.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Chronic Disparities: Public Health in Historical Perspective'? A: The book examines how public health initiatives have influenced societal inequalities related to race, class, and gender throughout history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Chronic Disparities: Public Health in Historical Perspective' is Sean Andrew Wempe.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 17, 2020.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics including the emergence of public health, colonial medicine, eugenics, and responses to health crises like the AIDS/HIV pandemic.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, the book is designed to help students understand historical perspectives on public health and its impact on contemporary issues.
- Q: Does this book include any introductory material? A: Yes, it includes a series introduction that explains its innovative approach to learning history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: How does this book approach the teaching of history? A: The book argues that understanding current problems requires a deep historical context, emphasizing critical thinking and evidence-based analysis.