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Understanding key ideas and tensions in contemporary health policy
By Alan Cribb
“This book lays bare the contradictions and paradoxes in health policy thinking that are often conveniently ignored. Essential reading for those interested in health policy and politics and (hopefully) for politicians.” Stephen
Peckham, Centre for Health Services Studies, University of Kent
This book explores the fundamental currents and tensions that lie behind recent trends in health policy such as shared decision-making, co-production, and personalisation.
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Thinking critically about dying and grieving
By Tony Walter
“Tony Walter's intelligent and fascinating analysis of dying, disposal and our continuing relationship with the dead will make us all think again."
Colin Murray Parkes, President of Cruse Bereavement Care
Understanding health and social care
By Jon Glasby
"This book stands out because it cogently explores how the NHS and social care systems work together - where they succeed and where they fail. Indispensable."
Professor Sir Julian Le Grand, London School of Economics
Where you live can kill you
By Clare Bambra
"[The book's] messages should be loudly broadcast and be compulsory reading for politicians." Doctors for the NHS Newsletter
Inequality and African-American health
How racial disparities create sickness
By Shirley A. Hill
"An interesting and timely book which expands our understanding of how systemic oppressions (racism, gender, and class) intersect with oppressed individuals healthcare attitudes, decisions, and behaviors." Johnny Eric Williams, Trinity College, Hartford Connecticut, USA
COMING SOON
An interdisciplinary approach to social inequality and wellbeing
Edited by Adrian Bonner
"Clearly the book of its time! The authors skilfully address the myriad of health and social injustices that underpin current societal turbulence." Eileen Kaner, Newcastle University
Edited by Martin Hyde, Holendro Singh Chungkham and Laishram Ladusingh
"Issues such as work-related stress and its impact on health are increasingly a concern for countries such as India. This book will help raise awareness, encourage further research and promote good practice." Aditya Jain, Nottingham University
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Miseducation: Inequality, education and the working classes
By Diane Reay
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