Philosophy of population health : philosophy for a new public health era
Sean A. Valles (Author)
"Population health science has recently grown from a series of loosely connected critiques of 20th century public health and medicine into a science of its own. Its approach is to promote the publics health through improving everyday human life: affordable nutritious food, clean air, safe places where children can play, living wages, etc. It recognizes that addressing contemporary health challenges such as the prevalence of type 2 diabetes will take much more than good hospitals and public health departments.Blending philosophy of science/medicine, public health ethics and history, Philosophy of Population Health Science offers a framework that explains, analyses and largely endorses the features that define this relatively new field. Presenting a philosophical perspective, Valles helps to clarify what these features are and why they matter, including: searching for healths upstream causes in social life, embracing a professional commitment to studying and ameliorating the staggering heath inequities in and between populations; and reforming scientific practices to foster humility and respect among the many scientists and non-scientists who must work collaboratively to promote health. Featuring illustrative case studies from around the globe at the end of all main chapters, this radical monograph is written to be accessible to all scholars and advanced students who have an interest in health - from public health students to professional philosophers."--Provided by publisher
eBook, English, 2018
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, London, 2018