Emergent Health Communication Scholarship from and about African American, Latino/a/x, and American Indian/Alaskan Native Peoples

This book highlights the importance of communication and the recognition of the unique experiences that impact how health information and health care are understood through diverse racial and cultural perspectives. It calls for more equitable, community-centric, and transparent scholarship on health disparities, health care, marginality, medical mistrust, social justice, and media and new technology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book showcases cutting-edge research by esteemed scholars from African American, Latino/a/x, and Alaskan Indian/Native American (AI/AN) communities. It underscores the vital role of communication in understanding the unique perspectives and experiences that shape our understanding of health information and healthcare.

The book's chapters delve into diverse health issues and disparities that impact Black, Latino/a/x, and AI/AN communities, highlighting the profound human desire to know and be known in the context of navigating health and communication. Contributions to this volume boldly advocate for more equitable, community-centered, tribal-centered, and transparent scholarship on critical topics such as health disparities, healthcare access, marginalization, medical mistrust, social justice, and the impact of media and new technologies on people of color.

The authors in this book are dedicated to exploring research areas that ignite and reimagine conversations among clinicians, public health professionals, classroom environments, and communities. This insightful volume aims to challenge dominant cultural paradigms and place the voices and research experiences of authors of color at the forefront of their work. It creates a platform to amplify the collective lived experiences of our communities through rigorous and engaged scholarship.

Originally published as a special issue of Health Communication, this book is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of the intersectionality of race, culture, and health. It offers valuable insights and perspectives that will contribute to the ongoing efforts to promote equity, justice, and well-being for all individuals and communities.

Weight: 550g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032661223