{"product_id":"mens-health-perspectives-diversity-and-paradox-paperback-softback-9780632052882","title":"Men's Health; Perspectives, Diversity and Paradox (Paperback \/ softback) 9780632052882","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMen's Health\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003ePerspectives, Diversity and Paradox\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMike Luck (Author), Margaret Bamford (Author), Peter Williamson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780632052882, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 15 November 1999\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e290 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 15.5 x 2.3 cm, 0.435 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"[This] is a very comprehensive book that addresses a vast range of men's health issues...a useful text for those seeking a broad overview of many of the issues related to men's health.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eJournal of Advanced Nursing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Its particular strength is in providing a public health perspective that is distinctly lacking from much of the literature on men’s health”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCommunity Practitioner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eWith recent social trends and developments in health care policy, the health of men is high on the political agenda. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMen's Health: Perspectives, Diversity and Paradox\u003c\/i\u003e examines and clarifies what is known about the socialisation of boys and men. The book shows how this influences the ways in which they maintain their health, how they respond to illness, and why they do or do not seek help. It also includes personal stories and poems by men. The text reviews research on health, gender and masculinity, and describes recent research on the health of men at work. The research forms the basis for exploring how national, regional and local strategies can be developed to improve men's health.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is intended for medical, nursing and social science students, and health service managers and professionals. It is relevant for academic departments of public health, social medicine, general practice, nursing, health sciences, women's studies, gender studies, public policy and administration, and sociology. It is also intended for those working in public health, community and mental health, primary health, and social services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of Figures\u003cbr\u003e Icons Used in This Text\u003cbr\u003e List of Tables\u003cbr\u003e List of Personal Stories\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e Forword\u003cbr\u003e Is there a crisis in men's health\u003cbr\u003e Overview of male health\u003cbr\u003e Gender and masculinities\u003cbr\u003e Health and illnes behaviour in males\u003cbr\u003e The health of men at work\u003cbr\u003e Perceptions of health amongst men at work\u003cbr\u003e National and international perspectives\u003cbr\u003e Local perspectives\u003cbr\u003e Policy and progress\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Nursing \u0026amp; ancillary services [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Nursing \u0026amp; ancillary services\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Nursing%20\u0026amp;%20ancillary%20services%20%5BMQ%5D%22\"\u003eMQ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52406479716632,"sku":"9780632052882","price":68.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780632052882.jpg?v=1784138734","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/mens-health-perspectives-diversity-and-paradox-paperback-softback-9780632052882","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}