In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differenc
The need for informed analyses of health policy is now greater than ever. The twelve essays in this volume show that public debates routinely bypass complex eth
Racial and ethnic disparities in health care are known to reflect access to care and other issues that arise from differing socioeconomic conditions. There is,
An essential text for courses in public health, health policy, and sociology, this compelling book is a vital teaching tool and a comprehensive reference for so