""Though accessible in style, this book is not an easy read.
Chapters brim with information and analysis. A lesser author could
have written an entire book from the information Robertson squeezes
into a single chapter. So insightful is his analysis that he leaves
the mind racing with thoughts and ideas."
Nursing Standard"
""Men's health texts are hard to find - delighted this text
addresses issues like access to health services."
Margaret McLoone, Sligo Institute of Technology, Ireland "
""Steve Robertson has written a valuable book that will serve as
an excellent introduction to social science perspectives on the
links between masculinities and men's health ... The book is
clearly written and the coverage of existing literature is
excellent. I have no hesitation in recommending it to all those
wishing to extend their understanding of masculinities and
health."
Professor Lesley Doyal, Journal of Men's Health"
""This book offers something very different; it is easy to read
and is set out in a logical order. The chapters have sub-headings,
which enable the reader to either read the book by subject, or from
cover to cover depending on reading style. The book offers an
excellent description and analysis of concepts and issues relating
to gender and its effect on engagement with health services. Each
chapter is drawn together with a summary, key points and also
additional suggestions for improving practice ... This book is a
useful resource and a timely reminder to view each patient or
client holistically and in a humane way."
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing"
How do men understand 'health'? What do men consider to be the
role of health services in helping them stay well? What inhibits or
facilitates men's engagement with health services? Notions about
men's health are wide ranging and much is said about the role
masculinity plays in creating health outcomes for men. Based on
empirical research and data, this book provides an
interdisciplinary exploration of the links between men, health
policy, gender and masculinity. It also offers explicit guidance
for practice for those working in the health field looking to
better understand and improve men's health.
Importantly the book: Incorporates the views of disabled and gay
men to highlight issues of diversity Draws out key implications for
health promotion work with men Includes 'key points for practice'
within each chapter The book uses interviews with men and health
professionals, to explore the key aspects of men's health and
healthcare delivery. Although set within the UK context, it also
has wider resonance as it considers how men conceptualize health,
how this becomes embodied, the importance of relationships and
emotions in men's preventative health practices, and the socially
contingent nature of men's engagement with preventative health care
services.
"Understanding Men and Health" will be of particular interest
to academics, students and researchers in nursing, health,
sociology and gender studies as well as to pre- registration and
post-registration health professionals with an interest in men and
health.
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