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Health Communication for Social Justice: A Whole Person Activist Approach

Health Communication for Social Justice: A Whole Person Activist Approach

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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 activist approach. It is a core or supplemental text for graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses in health communication.

Format: Hardback
Length: 402 pages
Publication date: 01 September 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. Serving as a core or supplemental text for graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses in health communication, this textbook offers valuable insights and resources to students and educators alike.

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

By combining a holistic approach with a social justice lens, this textbook equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote inclusive healthcare practices, address health inequities, and contribute to a more equitable and just society.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032102627

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