Geographies of Health An Introduction

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Synopsis

Setting out the debates and reviewing the evidence that links health outcomes with social and physical environments, this new edition of the well-established text offers an accessible overview of the theoretical perspectives, methodologies, and research in the field of health geography Includes international examples, drawn from a broad range of countries, and extensive illustrations Unique in its approach to health geography, as opposed to medical geography New chapters focus on contemporary concerns including neighborhoods and health, ageing, and emerging infectious disease Offers five new case studies and an fresh emphasis on qualitative research approaches Written by two of the leading health geographers in the world, each with extensive experience in research and policy

Book details

Edition:
3
Author:
Anthony C. Gatrell, Susan J. Elliott
ISBN:
9781118274866
Related ISBNs:
9780470672877
Publisher:
Wiley
Pages:
424
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2019-12-22
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2013
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Earth Sciences, Nonfiction