Oppression
Subtitle: a social determinant of health
By: edited by Elizabeth A. McGibbon
Publisher: Fernwood Pub.
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Halifax
Language: eng
Number of pages: 239
ISBN-13: 9781552664544; 9781552664452
Subjects: Oppression (Psychology); Health; Health aspects; Social aspects; Political aspects; Medical economics
Description: "Yes, being overweight and smoking can cause heart disease. But why is the incidence of smoking and obesity tethered to social class? Yes, lack of formal education results in significantly lower life chances. But why is lack of educational achievement so racalized? The authors of this book tackle these kinds of questions with a frank and critical perspective." --From the introduction.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 204-239).