The universality of health concerns and the complexity of
dealing with them makes it increasingly important for professionals
in sociology, health care, and policy making to become acquainted
with the wide variety of strategies used in different social
contexts. Although Israel is in some ways unique in its social
problems and its approach to health care, many of its problems
resemble those of other societies, and many of its solutions can be
applied in other countries. Social Dimensions of Health looks at
distinctive aspects of the Israeli health care system, while at the
same time drawing comparisons with other societies.
Judith Shuval discusses the health and health behavior of a
variety of groups in Israeli society that have not been
systematically considered in other analyses: women, the elderly,
alternative health care providers, immigrants, and Israeli Arabs.
Shuval analyzes the critical influence of ultraorthodox parties on
health policy in the context of a tenuously balanced coalition
government, and shows how the pervasive conflict between Israel and
the Arab world penetrates all aspects of social life, including
health. Inequality in health is discussed with special reference to
Israeli Arabs. The study concludes with a discussion of what can be
learned from the Israeli experience, and how it can best be applied
in other social contexts. Social Dimensions of Health will prove
useful to scholars, health practitioners, and lay people seeking a
broad understanding of the social factors underlying health and
health care.
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