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Zusatztext If there is only one more one reads on social inequalities, this should be the one. It takes and all-encompassing focus moving from the biomedical to the psycho-social to the political and macro-economic model. The text is to a high standard and readable. ... Grounded in research, it takes a multi-faceted approach to inequalities and covers these numerous themes well in less than 250 pages. I really liked the way it drew on established theory and linked it well with the empirical research. ... The chapters are well-referenced and include very up-to-date references. Klappentext Social inequalities in health remain a key public health problem. This book brings together a panel of internationally renowned experts to provide new answers to the complex reasons behind these inequalities! explaining recent scientific evidence and discussing its policy implications. Zusammenfassung Social inequalities in health remain a key public health problem. This book brings together a panel of internationally renowned experts to provide new answers to the complex reasons behind these inequalities, explaining recent scientific evidence and discussing its policy implications. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1: Johannes Siegrist and Michael Marmot: Introduction 2: Chris Power and Diana Kuh: Life course development of unequal health 3: Lisa F. Berkman and Maria Melchior: The shape of things to come: how social policy impacts social integration and family structure to produce population health 4: Johannes Siegrist and Töres Theorell: Socioeconomic position and health: the role of work and employment 5: Andrew Steptoe: Psychobiological processes linking socioeconomic position with health 6: Margareta Kristenson: Socioeconomic position and health: the role of coping 7: Hans Bosma: Socioeconomic differences in health: Are control beliefs fundamental mediators? 8: Frank J. van Lenthe: Aggregate deprivation and effects on health 9: Espen Dahl, Johan Fritzell, Eero Lahelma, Pekka Martikainen, Anton Kunst and Johan P. Mackenbach: Welfare state regimes and health inequalities 10: Johan P. Mackenbach: Socioeconomic inequalities in health in Western Europe: from description to explanation to intervention ...
