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Promoting Health and Wellness in Underserved Communities: Multidisciplinary Perspectives Through Service Learning (Service Learning for Civic Engagement Series)
Anabel O. Pelham
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Description for Promoting Health and Wellness in Underserved Communities: Multidisciplinary Perspectives Through Service Learning (Service Learning for Civic Engagement Series)
Paperback. Editor(s): Pelham, Anabel O.; Sills, Elizabeth. Series Editor(s): Eisman, Gerald S. Series: Service Learning for Civic Engagement Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; JNM; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 358.
Starting from the premise that our health status, vulnerability to accidents and disease, and life spans – as individuals and communities – are determined by the organization, delivery, and financing (or lack thereof) of health care, this book explores how educators and community caretakers teach the complex web of inter-connection between the micro level of individual health and well-being and the macro level of larger social structures. Through the lenses of courses in anthropology, ESL, gerontology, management information systems, nursing, nutrition, psychology, public health, and sociology, the contributors offer examples of intergenerational and interdisciplinary practice, and share cutting-edge academic creativity ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Stylus Publishing
Condition
New
Number of Pages
260
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781579222413
SKU
V9781579222413
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Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-20
About Anabel O. Pelham
Anabel Pelham is Professor of Gerontology and Director of the Institute on Gerontology at San Francisco State University. Elizabeth Sills is the Community Health Manager for a major healthcare organization. Robert A. Corrigan is President, San Francisco State University. Gerald S. Eisman is the Acting Director of the Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at San Francisco State University.
Reviews for Promoting Health and Wellness in Underserved Communities: Multidisciplinary Perspectives Through Service Learning (Service Learning for Civic Engagement Series)
"Don't let the title of this book fool you; the subtitle is more telling. Promoting Health and Wellness in Underserved Communities: Multidisciplinary Perspectives Through Service Learning is a collection of reports about service learning experiences. Service learning involves academic courses that meet community needs while developing students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The cases in the book (edited by Anabel ... Read more