Ken Blakemore Boeken

A student-friendly introduction to a popular subject that's taught across the social sciences. Critical, global, and totally student-focused.

Contemporary Health Studies: An Introduction provides a lively and accessible introduction to the current issues and key debates in this area. It contains a strong, up-to-date, global, social-scientific focus examining the human experience of health particularly emphasizing its social, political and environmental dimensions.

Exploring the concept of social policies, this book delves into their definition, purpose, and impact on society. It examines how these policies are formulated, implemented, and evaluated, highlighting their role in addressing social issues like poverty, education, and healthcare. The text also discusses the interplay between government actions and societal needs, providing insights into the effectiveness of various approaches. Through case studies and examples, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and significance of social policies in shaping communities.

This valuable textbook provides an accessible, pragmatic how-to guide for using participatory methods in research. Providing practical advice, real- world examples, and packed with reflective questions, top tips and suggested further reading, this book will be an essential resource for students and researchers alike.

A global view of health offers a richer understanding of ways of measuring, improving and sustaining health both in individual national settings and in the context of a strongly interconnected world. This book draws on social scientific insights and explanations to examine trends in global health.