Encyclopedia of Women's Health

Inbunden, Engelska, 2004

AvSana Loue,Martha Sajatovic,Sana Loue,Martha Sajatovic

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The Encyclopedia of Women's Health covers a broad spectrum of women's health issues, ranging from the clinical to spiritual, from legal and historical, to emotional and psychological. It will serve as a valuable resource for physicians, nurses, case managers, and teachers, as well as those working at departments of public health, academic libraries, women's organizations and programs in women's studies and government agencies. The Encyclopedia explores topics from a biopsychosocial perspective and relies on both the conventional medical model and complementary and alternative model of health care. It consists of two parts: Part I includes foundation chapters that address the history of women's health, women in the workforce, women as health professionals and healers, and disparities in women's health. Part II consists of entries encompassing a broad spectrum of women's health issues, from disease and disease prevention to history, legal issues related to health, cultural issues, and self-care. This is a unique reference work because

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Utgivningsdatum2004-07-15
Mått216 x 280 x 43 mm
Vikt1 950 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor710
Upplaga2004
FörlagSpringer Science+Business Media
ISBN9780306480737

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"By approaching women's health from a biopsychosocial perspective, Loue and Sajatovic have designed an encyclopedia suitable for both health professionals and general readers. The first section introduces women's health with a detailed examination of its history, women in health professions, the impact of work on women's health, and women's role in providing health care. The second section, alphabetically organized, addresses medicine, legal issues, history, beauty, and complementary and alternative approaches to health...This encyclopedia meets the need for a comprehensive, up-to-date reference work that incorporates social awareness with clinical knowledge." Summing Up: Highly recommended. All collections. (J. M. Coggan, Choice, January 2005) From the reviews: "This is an authoritative, valuable and comprehensive encyclopedia, which outlines the wide range of health concerns that women face today. ... The authors have done an admirable job ... . offers readers practical information, historical aspects and future directions, all meticulously researched and conveniently presented. ... This timely encyclopedia minimizes medical jargon and uses language that the general public can understand, while still providing detailed coverage ... . I would highly recommend it for reference use in any clinical library." (Lindsey Baker, Reference Reviews, Vol. 19(4), 2005)