Encyclopedia of women's health
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Encyclopedia of women's health
Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, c2004
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Designated a Reference Reviews Top Ten Print Reference Source 2005
The Encyclopedia of Women's Health meets this challenge by bringing together an impressive array of experts on topics from reproductive issues to gastrointestinal illnesses. This skilfully edited volume, informed by current health issues and health-care realities, offers readers practical information, historical aspects, and future directions, all meticulously researched and conveniently presented.
Key features include:
-Accessible A-to-Z coverage, including AIDS, birth control, hormone replacement therapy, teen pregnancy, sexual harassment, violence, body image, access to health care and more.
-Entries spanning the medical, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, and legal arenas.
-Medical topics explored from both conventional and complementary perspectives.
-Cross-cultural data illustrate issues as they apply to minority women, rural women, the elderly, and other underserved populations.
-Special chapters on disparities in women's health and health care.
-Historical overview of women in health - as patients and as professionals.
-Suggested readings and resource lists.
Table of Contents
I. Foundation Topics in Women's Health
History of Women's Health in the United States
Disparities in Women's Health and Health Care
Women in the Health Professions
Women in the Workforce
Women in Health: Advocates, Reformers, and Pioneers
II. Topics in Women's Health: A-Y
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