Whole Person and Social Justice Perspectives on Healthcare: A Comprehensive Textbook

By Vinita Agarwal, a renowned author in the field of health communication, this textbook takes a unique approach to educating students on the role of communication in promoting inclusive and person-centered healthcare practices.

The book delves into the health inequities experienced by disadvantaged and marginalized populations, providing insights into the social determinants of health that affect health outcomes. It outlines actionable strategies for students to address these challenges and promote health equity.

Understanding the Connections between Health and Social Justice

The textbook explores the intricate connections between physical, mental, and emotional health, and how they are influenced by social, interpersonal, and systemic factors. These factors include personal relationships, language, literacy, religion, technology, and the environment, all of which have a profound impact on health equity.

A Whole Person, Social Justice Approach to Healthcare

This comprehensive textbook presents a whole person, social justice approach to healthcare, highlighting the importance of addressing the social determinants of health to promote health equity. It features contemporary examples, interviews with communication scholars, and case studies that examine local communities and the everyday contexts of health meaning-making.

Teaching Resources and Online Support

Designed as a core or supplemental text for graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses in health communication, this textbook comes with a range of online resources, including:

• PowerPoint slides for instructors
• An instructor manual containing sample syllabi, assignments, and test questions

These resources are available online at www.routledge.com/9781032081038, providing instructors with the support they need to teach this critical subject.

Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication Date: October 24, 2023
Language: English
ISBN: 9781032081038, 9781003800378