{"product_id":"studying-health-inequalities-9781447305279","title":"Studying Health Inequalities","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough the framework of understanding health inequalities as a 'wicked problem' the book develops an applied approach to researching, understanding and addressing these by drawing on complexity theory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An absolute 'must read' for health-care practitioners and social scientists, this book makes a compelling case for 'the way forward' for policy makers.\" Brian  Castellani, Kent State University\u003cbr\u003e\"An excellent overview of research on health inequality and measures to reduce them. The examples, while drawn mainly from the UK, have international relevance for the debate about 'what works' in tackling these inequalities.\" Sarah Curtis, FBA, Professor of Health and Risk, Durham University\u003cbr\u003e“This is a very important book and a must-read for anyone interested in doing applied social science in today’s political climate where evidence and complexity matter.” Emma Uprichard, Warwick University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction:  Part one: Context and theory: developing an applied approach to studying health inequalities; Health inequalities, wicked problems and complexity; Health inequalities: adopting a whole systems approach; Measuring health inequalities; Part two: health inequalities in England; A history of health inequalities in England; Health inequalities post 2010; Part Three: Case studies; Evidence for public health practice: Health Inequalities National Support Team (Professor Chris Bentley and Peter Counsell); Qualitative Comparative Analysis case study; Part 4: Conclusion; Conclusion.","brand":"Bristol University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040035668311,"sku":"9781447305279","price":27.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781447305279.jpg?v=1750945575","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/studying-health-inequalities-9781447305279","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}