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At a time when social inequalities are increasing at an alarming
rate, this new edition of Mel Bartley's popular book is a vital
resource for understanding the extent of health inequalities and
why they are proving to be persistent despite decades of growing
knowledge and policies on the issue. As in the first edition, by
examining influences of social class, income, culture and wealth as
well as gender, ethnicity and other factors in identity, this
accessible book provides a key to understanding the major theories
and explanations of what lies behind inequality in health. Bartley
re-situates the classic behavioural, psycho-social, and material
approaches within a life-course perspective. Evaluating the
evidence of health outcomes over time and at local and national
levels, Bartley argues that individual social integration demands
closer attention if health inequality is to be tackled effectively,
revealing the important part that identity plays in relation to the
chances of a long and healthy life. Health Inequality will be
essential reading for students taking courses in the sociology of
health and illness, social policy and welfare, health sciences,
public health and epidemiology and all those interested in
understanding the consequences of social inequality for health.
At a time when social inequalities are increasing at an alarming
rate, this new edition of Mel Bartley's popular book is a vital
resource for understanding the extent of health inequalities and
why they are proving to be persistent despite decades of growing
knowledge and policies on the issue. As in the first edition, by
examining cultural influences and class, income and wealth levels,
gender and ethnicity, among other factors, this accessible book
provides a key to understanding the major theories and explanations
of what lies behind inequality in health: behavioural,
psychosocial, material and life-course approaches. Evaluating the
evidence of health outcomes over time and at local and national
levels, Bartley argues that the individual level demands closer
attention if health inequality is to be tackled effectively,
revealing the important part that identity plays in relation to the
chances of a long and healthy life. Health Inequality will be
essential reading for students taking courses in the sociology of
health and illness, social policy and welfare, health sciences,
public health and epidemiology and all those interested in
understanding the consequences of social inequality for health.
The use of alien species is a proven means to increase production
and value from aquatic ecosystems. In the Mekong/Lanchang basin,
alien species such as tilapia (Orechromis spp.) play an important
role in providing cheap and readily available protein to rural and
poor sectors. However, alien species are now recognized as one of
the most significant threats to aquatic biodiversity. Several steps
are necessary for effective use and control of alien species, but
one of the most important was identified to be following codes of
practice similar to that developed by the International Council for
the Exploration of the Sea.
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