| Description |
vi, 312 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Te Ropu Rangahau Hauora a Eru Pomare -- 1. Theories about health and society / Kevin White -- 2. Methodology for studying health and society / John McKinlay, Libby Plumridge and Vivien Daley -- 3. Te pupuri i te ao o te tangata whenua / Papaarangi Reid -- 4. Socioeconomic inequalities and health / Philippa Howden-Chapman -- 5. Nga mahi whakahaehae a te tangata tiriti / Papaarangi Reid -- 6. The 'greying' of New Zealand / Arvind V. Zodgekar -- 7. The culture of health and illness / Judith Macdonald -- 8. Pacific peoples in New Zealand / Sitaleki A. Finau and Colin Tukuitonga -- 9. Formal and informal sectors / Janett Levien -- 10. Professionals and practices / Elizabeth Tully and Belinda Mortlock -- 11. Knowledge-based teamwork / Anne Opie -- 12. Sociology and medical communication / Mike Lloyd -- 13. Reform and change in health service provision / Pauline Barnett and Ross Barnett -- 14. Te rerenga hauora / Chris Cunningham and Mason Durie |
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15. Health promotion and health technology / Pamela Hyde |
| Summary |
"Health and Society in Aotearoa/New Zealand offers readers insights into issues of public health and the health care system in New Zealand. Drawing on a number of significant studies, it provides a comprehensive overview of how the New Zealand health care system has evolved, analyses recent developments, and considers possible new directions in public health." "Health and Society in Aotearoa/New Zealand will appeal to students of sociology and the social sciences, and to those in training for careers in medicine, nursing, midwifery, management, and the allied health professions."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographic references (pages 280-305) and index |
| Subject |
Medical care -- New Zealand.
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Public health -- Social aspects -- New Zealand.
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Public health -- New Zealand.
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Social medicine -- New Zealand.
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| Author |
Davis, Peter, 1947 April 25-
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Dew, Kevin.
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Rōpū Rangahau Hauora a Eru Pōmare
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| LC no. |
00273477 |
| ISBN |
0195583914 |
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