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This text explores the complex, multifaceted role of faith traditions in public health throughout history, today, and in the future. The volume brings together leading scholars in the social sciences, public health, and religion to address the important yet often neglected role of religious institut...

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Other Authors: Idler, Ellen L. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Subjects:
Health > Religious aspects.
Public health.
Religion.
Health.
Medical care.
Medical personnel.
Humanities.
Medicine > Religious aspects.
Health
Religion
Medicine
Environment and Public Health.
Delivery of Health Care
Health Occupations
Population Characteristics
Humanities
Disciplines and Occupations.
Public Health
Religion and Medicine
Health Personnel
Health Workforce.
Patient Care
Santé > Aspect religieux.
Santé publique.
Santé.
Prestation de soins.
Personnel médical.
Sciences humaines.
Médecine > Aspect religieux.
Soins médicaux.
public health.
religion (discipline)
health.
humanities.
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT > Gaia & Earth Energies.
RELIGION > Christianity > General.
Medicine > Religious aspects
Medical personnel
Medical care
Health > Religious aspects
Public health
Religionsausübung
Philosophy & Religion.
Religion - General.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This text explores the complex, multifaceted role of faith traditions in public health throughout history, today, and in the future. The volume brings together leading scholars in the social sciences, public health, and religion to address the important yet often neglected role of religious institutions in health and development efforts around the globe.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199389872
019938987X
9780199389858
0199389853