Health as Liberation: Medicine, Theology, and the Quest for Justice
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (779 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1606080873 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 162 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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. From the Back Cover 'Health As Liberation' is a critical analysis of justice and modern health care, and of a society's moral obligations to its citizens
He is a former President of the International Association of Bioethics and is a member of the Medical Ethics Committee of the British Medical Association . Campbell is Professor Emeritus of Ethics in Medicine in the School of Medicine, University of Bristol. Alastair V
Lucidly analyzing what constitutes a theologically grounded understanding of authentic health care, Campbell articulates ethical standards for health care delivery in the United States.
Rethinking health Ruth Groenhout Campbell's book is an examination of what health is, and of how different definitions of health affect the way we structure society. Drawing heavily on Liberation Theology, he argues that justice demands that basic health care needs be met. The book is well written, thoughtful, and compassionate. It is a must read for anyone concerned about the provision of health care, or about the ways i