Title: Work, worklessness, and the political economy of health /
Authors: Bambra, C.
Publisher: Oxford University Press,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Work psychology; Socioeconomic Factors; Health Status Disparities; Economics, Medical; Occupational Health; Industrial hygiene; Health Social aspects; Medical economics Political aspects.; Work Health aspects.; Unemployment Health aspects.; Unemployed Health and hygiene.
Abstract: "The material and psychosocial conditions in which we work have immense consequences for our physical and mental wellbeing, as well as for the distribution of population health. Recessions, job-loss, insecurity, and unemployment also have important ramifications for the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. Chronic illness is itself a significant cause of worklessness and low pay. Drawing on international research from public health, social policy, epidemiology, geography, and political science, this book systematically demonstrates that work and worklessness are central to our health and wellbeing, and are the underlying determinants of health inequalities" --Back cover.
Contents: Welfare state capitalism and health -- Health hazards in the physical work environment -- Psychosocial work environment and risks to health -- Recession, unemployment, and health -- Health related worklessness -- Work, health, and welfare interventions.