Crescentia Y. Dakubo
Springer New York
2010e druk, 2010
9781441902054
Ecosystems and Human Health
A Critical Approach to Ecohealth Research and Practice
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Gebonden, 233 blz.
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Engels
Springer New York |
2010e druk, 2010
ISBN13: 9781441902054
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Samenvatting
Ecosystems and Human Health introduces Ecohealth as an emerging field of study, traces its evolution, and explains its applications in cross-disciplinary and holistic programs. Its integrative approach not only focuses on managing the environment to improve health, but also analyzes underlying social and economic determinants of health to develop innovative, people-centered interventions.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781441902054
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Aantal pagina's:233
Uitgever:Springer New York
Druk:2010
Inhoudsopgave
Ecohealth: The Ecosystem Approach to Human Health.- Exploring the Linkages Between Ecosystems and Human Health.- Evolution Towards an Ecosystem Approach to Public Health.- Ecosystem Approaches to Human Health: Key Concepts and Principles.- Methodological Approaches and Processes for Conducting Ecohealth Research.- Community-Based Participatory Research for Ecohealth.- The Process of Conducting an Ecohealth Research Project: A Participatory Action Research Approach.- Case Studies: Application of the Ecohealth Approach.- Applying an Ecosystem Approach to Community Health Research in Ghana: A Case Study.- Planning for a Healthy Community: A Case Study – Phase II.- Challenges and Ethical Dilemmas in Conducting Participatory Ecohealth Research.- Ecosystem Approaches to Indigenous Health.- Policy Frameworks on Health and Environment Linkages.- A Critical Approach to Ecohealth Research and Practice.- Applying Critical Theory to Environment and Health Issues.- Examining Environmental Problems from a Critical Perspective.- Examining Public Health Concerns from a Critical Perspective.- Towards a Critical Approach to Ecohealth Research and Practice.