Communicating Health

M. Dutta, Associate Professor of Communication, Department of Communication, Purdue University

• List of TablesList of TablesList of BoxesAcknowledgementsIntroduction1 Culture in Health Communication2 Culture-Centered Approach to Health Communication3 Theoretical Approaches to the Study of Culture4 Culture, Identity and Health5 Pathways of Curing and Healing: Biomedical Model6 Culture and Marginalization7 Health Experiences in Marginalized Sectors8 Culture, Social Capital and Health9 Culture and Resistance10 Health, Culture and Globalization11 Culture and PraxisBibliography

"If you are looking for a fresh approach to teaching health communication, Communicating Health provides a unique perspective that will leave readers with a feeling of sensitivity, a call to justice, and a knowledge bank of practical strategies from culture-centered healthcare."Communication Research Trends “I quickly became engrossed in this thoughtful book. I recommend it to all who are prepared to be challenged.”Five star review from Nursing Standard"Communicating Health is a most timely and critically important contribution to our global understanding of the location of culture in health communication. Drawing on multidisciplinary fields of scholarly traditions, Mohan Dutta offers sensitive yet compelling insights and critical thoughts that locate culture at the core of health communication. This is a book that should be read by everyone concerned about the role of health communication in achieving social justice, equity, and optimum health globally."Collins O. Airhihenbuwa, Pennsylvania State University"The book abounds with provocative and revealing examples that support conclusions and recommendations. It is equally valuable for health communication scholars and health promotion practitioners."Gary L. Kreps, George Mason University