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Communicating Health : A Culture-Centered Approach by Mohan J. Dutta (2008, Trade Paperback)
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"Communicating Health: A Culture-Centered Approach" by Prof Mohan J. Dutta is a textbook published by Polity Press in 2008. It explores topics in public health, health care delivery, and physician-patient communication. The book is 282 pages long and written in English, with a trade paperback format measuring 9.8 inches in length, 6.8 inches in width, and 0.9 inches in height. Book is brand new. Price tag residue on back cover
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The culture-centred approach offered in this book argues that communication theorizing ought to locate culture at the centre of the communication process such that the theories are contextually embedded and co-constructed through dialogue with the cultural participants.Product Identifiers
PublisherPolity Press
ISBN-100745634923
ISBN-139780745634920
eBay Product ID (ePID)57267555
Product Key Features
Number of Pages282 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameCommunicating Health : a Culture-Centered Approach
Publication Year2008
SubjectPublic Health, Health Care Delivery, Physician & Patient, General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMedical
AuthorMohan J. Dutta
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight20.5 Oz
Item Length9.8 in
Item Width6.8 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Communicating Health is a most timely and critically important contribution to our global understanding of the location of culture in health communication. Drawing on multidisciplinary fields of scholarly traditions, Mohan Dutta offers sensitive yet compelling insights and critical thoughts that locate culture at the core of health communication. This is a book that should be read by everyone concerned about the role of health communication in achieving social justice, equity, and optimum health globally."Collins O. Airhihenbuwa, Pennsylvania State University, "If you are looking for a fresh approach to teaching health communication, Communicating Health provides a unique perspective that will leave readers with a feeling of sensitivity, a call to justice, and a knowledge bank of practical strategies from culture-centered healthcare." Communication Research Trends "I quickly became engrossed in this thoughtful book. I recommend it to all who are prepared to be challenged." Five star review from Nursing Standard "Communicating Health is a most timely and critically important contribution to our global understanding of the location of culture in health communication. Drawing on multidisciplinary fields of scholarly traditions, Mohan Dutta offers sensitive yet compelling insights and critical thoughts that locate culture at the core of health communication. This is a book that should be read by everyone concerned about the role of health communication in achieving social justice, equity, and optimum health globally." Collins O. Airhihenbuwa, Pennsylvania State University "The book abounds with provocative and revealing examples that support conclusions and recommendations. It is equally valuable for health communication scholars and health promotion practitioners." Gary L. Kreps, George Mason University
Target AudienceScholarly & Professional
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal610.696
Table of ContentList of Tables List of Tables List of Boxes Acknowledgements Introduction 1 Culture in Health Communication 2 Culture-Centered Approach to Health Communication 3 Theoretical Approaches to the Study of Culture 4 Culture, Identity and Health 5 Pathways of Curing and Healing: Biomedical Model 6 Culture and Marginalization 7 Health Experiences in Marginalized Sectors 8 Culture, Social Capital and Health 9 Culture and Resistance 10 Health, Culture and Globalization 11 Culture and Praxis Bibliography
