Religion, Public Health and Human Security in Nigeria

This book critically examines the intersection of religion, public health and human security in Nigeria. The book assesses the connection between religion and five contemporary major health and medical issues in the country.

Sommario

Preface. Introduction:Passion, Concerns and Tension: Overview of God, Public Health, and Security in Nigeria. Chapter 1:Religion, Human Security and Health in Nigeria: Complex Dimensions of Linkage. Chapter 2:Religion, Human Security and Epidemics in Nigeria. Chapter 3:Religion, Human Security, and the Politics of Vaccines in Nigeria. Chapter 4:Religion, Human Security and Contraception in Nigeria. Chapter 5:Blood Transfusion, Religion and Human Security in Nigeria. Chapter 6:Human Security and "Miracle Healing" in Nigeria. Chapter 7:Governance in the Politics of Religion, Public Health, and Human Security in Nigeria. Conclusion: "It is Well" ... Even when it is not so well. Bibliography. Index.

Info autore

Abiodun Alao is Professor of African Studies at King's College London, UK. He is the author of several books, the latest being Rage and Carnage in the Name of God: Religious Violence in Nigeria", Duke University Press, 2022.

Riassunto

This book critically examines the intersection of religion, public health and human security in Nigeria. The book assesses the connection between religion and five contemporary major health and medical issues in the country.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Abiodun Alao, Abiodun (Kings College London Alao, Alao Abiodun
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 23.12.2022
• EAN: 9781032365206
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3236520-6
• Pagine: 232
• Serie: Routledge Studies on Religion in Africa and the Diaspora; Routledge Studies on Remote Places and Remoteness
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Geoscienze > Geografia; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze sociali, tematiche generali; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Pedagogia > Pedagogia sociale, assistenza sociale; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Freedom, Sociology, HEALTH & FITNESS / Health Care Issues, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, RELIGION / Islam / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues, Africa, RELIGION / Christianity / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, RELIGION / Religion & Science, Personal & public health, HEALTH & FITNESS / Vaccinations, Illness & addiction: social aspects, Religion & politics, Regional Studies, Comparative Politics, Regional / International studies, Religion and Politics, RELIGION / Christian Living / General, Medical Sociology, RELIGION / Christian Living / Social Issues, Personal and public health / health education, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies, Health, illness or addiction: social aspects