Healthcare in Latin America: History, Society, Culture

Healthcare in Latin America is the first volume to gather research by many of the foremost scholars working on the topic and region in fields such as history, sociology, womens studies, political science, and cultural studies. It explores the development and representation of public health in countries including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, and the United States, and how national governments have approached healthcare as a means to political legitimacy and popular support.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 16 August 2022
Publisher: University Press of Florida

Healthcare in Latin America is a groundbreaking collection of research by esteemed scholars from various disciplines, including history, sociology, women's studies, political science, and cultural studies. This comprehensive volume explores the multifaceted development and representation of public health in countries across the region, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, and the United States. By adopting an eclectic approach, the contributors delve into the intricate relationship between healthcare policies and political legitimacy, as well as their impact on popular support.

The essays in this book offer a comparative analysis of modern biomedicine-based treatment with Indigenous healing practices, shedding light on the diverse approaches to healthcare in Latin America. Other topics covered include universal health coverage, childbirth, maternal care, forced sterilization, the rights of trans and disabled individuals, intersexuality, and healthcare disparities. These issues are explored through depictions in films and literature, providing a rich and nuanced understanding of the complexities of healthcare in the region.

As economic and political conditions evolve, along with modernization efforts, independence movements, migrations, and ongoing inequities, healthcare policies and practices in Latin America have undergone significant transformations. This book provides a comprehensive overview of how the stories of healthcare in Latin America are intricately intertwined with the region's political, historical, and cultural identities. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of healthcare in this diverse and fascinating region.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781683402619