| Description |
xvi, 239 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Introduction --- About the authors -- Acknowledgements -- 1. Background to Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal interactions in Australia -- 2. Aboriginal communities today -- 3. Coping with change and violence -- 4. Cultural vitality -- 5. Cultural shock -- 6. People centred care -- 7. Empowerment in Aboriginal health |
| Summary |
The troubled state of Aboriginal health in Australia is a seemingly perennial problem, despite ongoing research, policies and interventions. The second edition of this book examines the processes and practices behind this situation, and provides practical strategies to assist in addressing this complex subject |
| Analysis |
Health care issues & services (Australia) |
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Australian Aboriginal studies (Australia) |
| Notes |
First edition 1992, second edition 2006 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references pages 219-233, and index |
| Subject |
Aboriginal Australians -- Health and hygiene.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Social conditions.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Medical care.
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Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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Cross-Cultural Comparison.
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Delivery of Health Care.
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| SUBJECT |
Australia. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79021326
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Australia. https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001315 |
| Author |
Dowd, Toni, author
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Chong, Ena, author
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Nixon, Lynette, author
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Gray, Roy, author
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Johnson, Sally, author
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| ISBN |
9780729539364 (paperback) |
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