Health Communication for Social Justice: A Whole Person Activist Approach

This textbook combines whole person and social justice perspectives to educate students on the role of communication in promoting inclusive and person-centered healthcare practices. It explores health inequities experienced by disadvantaged and marginalized populations and outlines the actions students can take to address these challenges. It provides contemporary examples, interviews with communication scholars, and case studies to demonstrate strategies and invite action to support the goals of the whole person and social justice. It is a core or supplemental text for graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses in health communication.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 402 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive textbook seamlessly integrates whole person and social justice perspectives to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the crucial role of communication in fostering inclusive and person-centered healthcare practices. It delves into the profound health inequities faced by disadvantaged and marginalized populations, shedding light on the underlying factors contributing to these disparities. The book offers a roadmap for students to address these challenges by emphasizing the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and emotional health with equitable perceptions of individual, community, and environmental health. It explores the intricate interplay of social, interpersonal, and systemic factors, including personal relationships, language, literacy, religion, technology, and the environment, as they shape health equity.

To present effective strategies and inspire action toward the achievement of whole person and social justice goals, the textbook adopts a activist approach rooted in social justice. It features contemporary examples, insightful interviews with renowned communication scholars, and compelling case studies that examine local communities and the everyday contexts of health meaning-making. This textbook serves as a valuable core or supplemental text for graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses in health communication, offering a rich and interdisciplinary learning experience.

In addition to the textbook itself, online resources are available to enhance the learning experience. These resources include PowerPoint slides and an instructor manual, which contain sample syllabi, assignments, and test questions. These materials are conveniently accessible online at www.routledge.com/9781032081038, providing students with valuable supplementary materials to support their studies.

By combining a holistic approach with a social justice lens, this textbook equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote health equity, advocate for marginalized populations, and contribute to the development of more inclusive and person-centered healthcare practices.

Weight: 814g
Dimension: 176 x 254 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032081038