Description
Book SynopsisIn this new edition, the editors and contributors update and expand on the educational framework that was introduced in the first edition for rethinking disability in public health study and practice and for attaining the competencies that should accompany this knowledge.
The second edition highlights key areas of research that have emerged since the first edition was published. This edition includes new and updated chapters that have particular relevance for public health practice:
- Disability, Intersectionality, and Inequity: Life in the Margins
- Disability and Health Programs: Emerging Partners
- Children with Special Healthcare Needs
- Disasters and Disability: Rhetoric and Reality
- Inter-relationship of Health Insurance and Employment for People with Disabilities
- Public Health, Work, and Disability
- Actions to Prepare a Competent Workforce
Public Health Perspectives on Disability: Science, Social Justice, Ethics, and Beyond, 2nd Edition, is an essential resource for public health educators and practitioners as well as students in graduate schools of public health throughout the United States.
Trade Review“The book stands out as a uniquely valuable resource on recent research that expands boundaries in exploring the impacts of systems and environments on the health and participation of persons with disabilities. … This sourcebook is highly recommended reading for students and scholars in disability and public health. … This current sourcebook launches us into the coming decade for further expansion of the field of disability in public health.” (Gloria L. Krahn, Disability and Health Journal, July 8, 2021)
Table of ContentsPART I BACKGROUND FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND DISABILITY a. FOREWORD *Debbie Klein Walkerb. INTRODUCTION *Lollar/Andresen
PART II DISCIPLINESc. Epidemiology *Andresen/ Bouldin d. Health Equity/Intersectionality *Horner-Johnson e. Social and Behavioral *Froehlich-Grobef. Environmental Health *Lollar/Rimmerg. Maternal & Child Health
- 1. Maternal *Mitra/Bellil
- 2. Child/Children with Special Health Care Needs Kuhlthau
PART III CROSS-CUTTING AREASh. Disability in Health Services Curriculum *Griffen/Havercamp i. Aging J Crewsj. International Health Chamiek. Disability and Health Programs *Nary/*Mullisl. Federal Programs and Disability Hallm. Ethics *Gaventa/ McDonald/Stahln. Emergency Preparedness Kaileso. Legal/ADA/504 Yeep. Public Health Perspectives on Work and Disability *Shepherd-Jones
Twelve of 23 authors listed are confirmed (*denotes commitment), including the editors, and the remaining authors will be approached in the next two to three weeks.
