| Description |
xx, 268 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Is There a Crisis in Men's Health? -- Ch. 2. Overview of Male Health -- Ch. 3. Gender and Masculinities -- Ch. 4. Health and Illness Behaviour in Males -- Ch. 5. The Health of Men at Work -- Ch. 6. Perceptions of Health Amongst Men at Work -- Ch. 7. National and International Perspectives -- Ch. 8. Local Perspectives -- Ch. 9. Policy and Progress |
| Summary |
"Men's Health: Perspectives, Diversity and Paradox examines and clarifies what is known about the socialisation of boys and men. The book shows how this influences the ways in which they maintain their health, how they respond to illness, and why they do or do not seek help. It also includes personal recollections and vignettes by men. The text reviews the relationship between health, gender and masculinity, and describes recent research on the health of men at work. This research forms the basis for exploring how national, regional and local strategies can be developed to improve men's health."--BOOK JACKET |
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"The book is intended for medical, nursing and social science students, and health service managers and professionals. It is relevant for academic departments of public health, social medicine, general practice, nursing, health sciences, women's studies, gender studies, public policy and administration, and sociology. It is also intended for those working in public health, community and mental health, primary health, and social services."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Health.
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Men -- Health and hygiene.
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Men.
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Health.
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Men.
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| Author |
Bamford, Margaret.
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Williamson, Peter.
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| LC no. |
99032983 |
| ISBN |
0632052880 |
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