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Book critique: A comparative analysis of social science and public health in three key works

Year 2024, , 245 - 254, 28.12.2024
https://doi.org/10.21733/ibad.1581286

Abstract

This critique offers a comparative analysis of three seminal works that explore the intersection of social science and public health: “The Spirit Level: Why More Equal Societies Almost Always Do Better” by Wilkinson and Pickett, “The Health Gap: The Challenge of an Unequal World” by Marmot, and “Social Determinants of Health: The Solid Facts” edited by Marmot and Wilkinson. Each book examines how social inequalities, particularly income disparity, education, and employment, shape health outcomes, advocating for systemic changes to address these disparities. The critique emphasizes their shared focus on the social determinants of health, but highlights distinct contributions: The first book focuses on income inequality, the second explores global health disparities, and the third offers a multidisciplinary perspective on the broader social factors influencing health. These works collectively form an interdisciplinary framework that links social science to public health, advocating for policies that address the root causes of health inequities.

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References

  • Bhugra, D. (2017). Commentary: Social determinants, social discrimination, social justice, and social responsibility. International journal of epidemiology, 46(4), 1333–1335. https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyx159
  • Hull, S. (2010). Health inequalities affect the health of all. The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners, 60(581), 877–878. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp10X544005
  • Marmot, M. (2016). The health gap: The challenge of an unequal world. Bloomsbury.
  • Marmot, M. (2017). The health gap: The challenge of an unequal world: The argument. International journal of epidemiology, 46(4), 1312–1318. https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyx163
  • Marmot, M. (2017). Commentary: Social determinants and the health gap: Creating a social movement. International journal of epidemiology, 46(4), 1335–1339. https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyx182
  • McCartney, G., Dickie, E., Escobar, O., & Collins, C. (2021). Health inequalities, fundamental causes and power: towards the practice of good theory. Sociology of health & illness, 43(1), 20–39. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9566.13181
  • Reeves, A. (2017). Commentary: Uncertainties in addressing the 'health gap'. International journal of epidemiology, 46(4), 1324–1328. https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyx183
  • Wilkinson, R., & Marmot, M. (Eds.). (2003). The social determinants of health: The solid facts (2nd ed.). World Health Organization Europe. https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/326568/9789289013710-eng.pdf
  • Wilkinson, R., & Pickett, K. (2009). The spirit level: Why more equal societies almost always do better. Allen Lane.

Kitap eleştirisi: Üç önemli eser üzerinden, sosyal bilimler ve halk sağlığına dair karşılaştırmalı analiz

Year 2024, , 245 - 254, 28.12.2024
https://doi.org/10.21733/ibad.1581286

Abstract

Bu kitap eleştiri, sosyal bilimler ile halk sağlığı arasındaki kesişimi inceleyen üç önemli eseri karşılaştırmalı olarak incelemektedir. Wilkinson ve Pickett’in “Su Terazisi: Neden Daha Eşit Toplumlar, Neredeyse Her Zaman, Daha İyi Durumdadır?,” Marmot’un “Sağlık Açığı: Eşitsiz Bir Dünyanın Meydan Okuması” ve Marmot ile Wilkinson’un editörlüğünde “Sağlığın Sosyal Belirleyicileri: Kati Gerçekler” isimli kitapları incelenmiştir. Üç çalışma da sosyal eşitsizliklerin, gelir farklarının, eğitim ve istihdamın sağlık üzerindeki etkilerini incelemekte ve çözüm önerisi niteliğinde sistemli değişiklikleri savunmaktadır. Eleştiride, kitapların ortak teması olan, “sağlığın sosyal belirleyicilerine” odaklanılmıştır. Yapılan değerlendirme sonucunda, her bir eserin farklı açıdan sunduğu katkılar vurgulanmıştır. İlk kitap gelir eşitsizliğini, ikinci kitap sağlıkta küresel eşitsizlikleri, üçüncü kitap ise, sağlık üzerinde etkili olan sosyal faktörleri, daha geniş ve disiplinler arası bir bakış açısıyla sunmaktadır. Kitaplar, sosyal bilimlerle halk sağlığını birbirine bağlayan bir çerçeve oluşturmaları yönüyle incelenmiştir. Yürütülen araştırma sonucunda, sağlık eşitsizliklerinin kökenine inen politikaların gerekliliği savunulmaktadır.

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N/A

References

  • Bhugra, D. (2017). Commentary: Social determinants, social discrimination, social justice, and social responsibility. International journal of epidemiology, 46(4), 1333–1335. https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyx159
  • Hull, S. (2010). Health inequalities affect the health of all. The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners, 60(581), 877–878. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp10X544005
  • Marmot, M. (2016). The health gap: The challenge of an unequal world. Bloomsbury.
  • Marmot, M. (2017). The health gap: The challenge of an unequal world: The argument. International journal of epidemiology, 46(4), 1312–1318. https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyx163
  • Marmot, M. (2017). Commentary: Social determinants and the health gap: Creating a social movement. International journal of epidemiology, 46(4), 1335–1339. https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyx182
  • McCartney, G., Dickie, E., Escobar, O., & Collins, C. (2021). Health inequalities, fundamental causes and power: towards the practice of good theory. Sociology of health & illness, 43(1), 20–39. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9566.13181
  • Reeves, A. (2017). Commentary: Uncertainties in addressing the 'health gap'. International journal of epidemiology, 46(4), 1324–1328. https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyx183
  • Wilkinson, R., & Marmot, M. (Eds.). (2003). The social determinants of health: The solid facts (2nd ed.). World Health Organization Europe. https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/326568/9789289013710-eng.pdf
  • Wilkinson, R., & Pickett, K. (2009). The spirit level: Why more equal societies almost always do better. Allen Lane.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Sociology of Health, Social Change
Journal Section Book Review
Authors

Verda Tunalıgıl (md, Mph, Phd) 0000-0002-4965-9231

Project Number N/A
Early Pub Date November 29, 2024
Publication Date December 28, 2024
Submission Date November 7, 2024
Acceptance Date November 29, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2024

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APA Tunalıgıl (md, Mph, Phd), V. (2024). Book critique: A comparative analysis of social science and public health in three key works. IBAD Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi(17), 245-254. https://doi.org/10.21733/ibad.1581286

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