Social medicine, starting two centuries ago, has shown that social conditions affect health and illness more than biology does, and social change affects the outcomes of health and illness more than health services do. Understanding and exposing sickness-generating structures in society helps us change them. This first book providing a critical introduction to social medicine sheds light on an increasingly important field. The authors draw on examples worldwide to show how principles based on solidarity and mutual aid have enabled people to participate collaboratively to construct health-promoting social conditions. The book offers vital information and analysis to enhance our understanding regarding the promotion of health through social and individual means; the micro-politics of medical encounters; the social determination of illness; the influences of racism, class, gender, and ethnicity on health; health and empire; and health praxis, reform, and sociomedical activism. Illustrations are included throughout the book to convey these key themes and important issues, as well as on Routledge's webpage for the book, under the Support Materials tab. The authors offer compelling ways to understand and to change the social dimensions of health and health care. Students, teachers, practitioners, activists, policy makers, and people concerned about health and health care will value this book, which goes beyond the usual approaches of texts in public health, medical sociology, health economics, and health policy.

Social medicine, starting two centuries ago, has shown that social conditions affect health and illness more than biology does, and social change affects the outcomes of health and illness more than health services do. Understanding and exposing sickness-generating structures in society helps us change them. This first book providing a critical introduction to social medicine sheds light on an increasingly important field. The authors draw on examples worldwide to show how principles based on solidarity and mutual aid have enabled people to participate collaboratively to construct health-promoting social conditions. The book offers vital information and analysis to enhance our understanding regarding the promotion of health through social and individual means; the micro-politics of medical encounters; the social determination of illness; the influences of racism, class, gender, and ethnicity on health; health and empire; and health praxis, reform, and sociomedical activism. Illustrations are included throughout the book to convey these key themes and important issues, as well as on Routledge's webpage for the book, under the Support Materials tab. The authors offer compelling ways to understand and to change the social dimensions of health and health care. Students, teachers, practitioners, activists, policy makers, and people concerned about health and health care will value this book, which goes beyond the usual approaches of texts in public health, medical sociology, health economics, and health policy.

A collection of devotional essays from the weekly "Matt Chat" e-publication that goes out to hundreds of subscribers. Each essay is a slice of life and provides inspirational insight to Christians in how to maximize the abundant life Christ has provided for them.

These inspirational articles were originally sent to youth leaders while Matt served as a state youth director for his denomination from 2006-2008. Now they are being made available to a wider audience with the release of this book. Whether as tools for devotion or personal encouragement, Christians will be able to apply the lessons of each article to enrich their personal and professional lives.

A delightful and beautifully illustrated children's tale involving the wisdom of an ancient story telling of the early days of earth and the birth of the sun, moon and seasons. Enjoyed by the child and the child within, Golden Deer Sun and White Bear Moon awakens the mystical qualities of the world around us, soon to become a family favorite

Use Your Contacts as the Building Blocks to Success

"The 'Golden Rules' for developing a continuous chain of high-quality referrals for any product in any business."
--Brian Tracy, bestselling author of "The Psychology of Selling"

"This easy-to-use, practical guide will dramatically increase your referral stream."
--Jon Voegele, Regional Vice President of Agency, COUNTRY Financial

"Matt Anderson has written an indispensable manual to doing business in our networked age where ideas and business opportunities travel virally."
--Magnus Lindkvist, trendspotter and author of "Everything We Know Is Wrong" and "The Attack of he Unexpected"

When you ask a successful salesperson how he or she gets so much business, the answer is always the same: "Word of mouth." A quality referral is vastly more valuable than any other form of marketing. But how much time and effort do you actually spend harvesting those referrals?

"Fearless Referrals" shows how to secure consistently higher quality referrals the right way. This groundbreaking guide provides a toolbox of wording that works, powerful fear-killing techniques, and proven referral-gathering methods that will completely transform your business. Learn how to: Overcome the fears of rejection and appearing too needy Develop a six-step system where others are comfortable opening doors for you Create relationships that foster future referrals Ask the right people, the right way, at the right time for a referral

You can build a world-class business simply by leveraging your most valuable asset--your network. As you become increasingly fearless about referrals, word-ofmouth is money in the bank.

Aki is a shy, introverted teen mourning the mysterious recent death of her older brother Ken. The pressures of dealing with his death, coupled with parents that don't know she exists-and bullies she wishes didn't-lead to her having mysterious blackouts. Entire days go unaccounted for, and Aki begins to find strange clothing in her closet. Adding to her confusion is that the cutest boy in school is suddenly taking an interest in her! Is she going crazy?