Description
About the Author
Salvatore J. Babones is a lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Social Policy at The University of Sydney. His work has appeared in the "Journal of Sociology, Social Science & Medicine", and the "Handbook of Social Problems". His most recent book is "Global Social Change: Historical and Comparative Perspectives" (2006), co-edited with Christopher Chase-Dunn. Salvatore Babones received his Ph.D. from The Johns Hopkins University in 2003.
Reviews
"This book will form a very useful addition to the sparse canon of literature exploring the relationship between social inequality and health." Journal of Public Health
"... a fascinating collection of issues in modern public health research, policy and practice." Sociology of Health & Illness
'....a very accessible round-up of a selection of issues, some relevant to particular parts of the world, others of global significance.' Sociology of Health & Illness
"An exciting and wide ranging review of the new public health. This collection provides an efficient and intriguing introduction into what we now think most makes us healthy or ill." Daniel Dorling, Department of Geography, University of Sheffield
Book Information
ISBN 9781847423207
Author Salvatore J. Babones
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Policy Press
Publisher Policy Press