Encyclopedia Of Women's Health

by Sana Loue

2020-12-28 18:36:14

Women''s health is a multifaceted subject, and the up-to-date reference book requires considerable social awareness in addition to wide-ranging clinical knowledge. TheEncyclopedia of Women''s Healthmeets this challenge by bringing together an impress... Read more
Women''s health is a multifaceted subject, and the up-to-date reference book requires considerable social awareness in addition to wide-ranging clinical knowledge. TheEncyclopedia of Women''s Healthmeets this challenge by bringing together an impressive array of experts on topics from reproductive issues to gastrointestinal illnesses. This skilfully edited volume, informed by current health issues and health-care realities, offers readers practical information, historical aspects, and future directions, all meticulously researched and conveniently presented.
Key features include:

-Accessible A-to-Z coverage, including AIDS, birth control, hormone replacement therapy, teen pregnancy, sexual harassment, violence, body image, access to health care and more.

-Entries spanning the medical, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, and legal arenas.

-Medical topics explored from both conventional and complementary perspectives.

-Cross-cultural data illustrate issues as they apply to minority women, rural women, the elderly, and other underserved populations.

-Special chapters on disparities in women''s health and health care.

-Historical overview of women in health - as patients and as professionals.

-Suggested readings and resource lists.

TheEncyclopediaspeaks eloquently to the health concerns that face women today, and the needs of everyone involved in preserving female health and well-being: physicians, nurses, therapists, caseworkers, educators, mentors. In addition, government agencies, departments of public health, academic libraries and women''s health organizations and women''s studies programs will benefit from this timely volume. Less

Book Details

File size11.02 X 8.5 X 0 in
Print pages710
PublisherKluwer Boston Inc.
Publication date July 15, 2004
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780306480737
Author
Sana Loue, JD, PhD, MPH, MSSA, is a professor in the Department of Bioethics of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.  She holds secondary appointments in Ps...

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