Racism : science & tools for the public health professional

Ford, Chandra L., (editor.). Griffith, Derek. M., (editor.). Bruce, Marino A. (Marino Anton), (editor.). Gilbert, Keon L., (editor.).

Summary: This important publication builds on the racial health equity work that public health advocates and others have been doing for decades. They have documented the existence of health inequities and have combatted health inequities stemming from racism. This book, which targets racism directly and includes the word squarely in its title, marks an important shift in the field's antiracism struggle for racial health equity. It is intended for use in a wide range of settings including health departments, schools, and in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors where public health professionals work. It will also benefit students still in training and will also serve as a practical reference text for courses and workshops. In this way, this book anticipates acting as a bridge connecting public health professionals, students, community members, as well as policymakers.--Publisher's website

Record details

ISBN: 9780875533032
ISBN: 0875533035
Physical Description: print
xxx, 583 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Publisher: Washington, DC : American Public Health Association, [2019]
Copyright: ©2019

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	1. Is racism a public health issue? -- 2. How does racism affect health? -- 3. What do we do? -- 4. Are there group-specific experiences? -- 5. Where do we go from here?