Communicating Health (eBook)

M. Dutta, Associate Professor of Communication, Department of Communication, Purdue University

List 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

"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