Religion as a social determinant of public health
Idler
Idler, Ellen L.Contributor
Idler, Ellen L.Editor
This text explores the complex, multifaceted role of faith traditions in public health throughout history, today, and in the future. The volume brings together leading scholars in the social sciences, public health, and religion to address the important yet often neglected role of religious institutions in health and development efforts around the globe.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This text explores the complex, multifaceted role of faith traditions in public health throughout history, today, and in the future. The volume brings together leading scholars in the social sciences, public health, and religion to address the important yet often neglected role of religious institutions in health and development efforts around the globe.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on September 3, 2014).
Health
Public health
Religion
Health
Religion
Medicine
Environment and Public Health
Health Care
Health Occupations
Population Characteristics
Humanities
Disciplines and Occupations
Public Health
Religion and Medicine
Religion
Philosophy & Religion
Religion - General