Work, worklessness, and the political economy of health / Clare Bambra.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bambra, C. (Clare)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Health--Social aspects.

Health.

Medical economics--Political aspects.

Medical economics.

Work--Health aspects.

Work.

Unemployment--Health aspects.

Unemployment.

Unemployed--Health and hygiene.

Unemployed.

Industrial hygiene.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (248 p.)

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

We are told that 'work is good for us' and that ill health is caused by 'individual lifestyles'. Drawing on research from public health, social policy, epidemiology, geography and political science, this evidence-based inter-disciplinary book firmly challenges these contemporary orthodoxies. It systematically demonstrates that work - or lack of it - is central to our health and wellbeing and is the underlying determinant of health inequalities. Work is the cornerstone of modern society and dominates adult life with around a third of our time spent working. It is a vital part of self-identity a

Contents:

Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of boxes; 1 Introduction; 2 Welfare state capitalism and health; 3 Health hazards in the physical work environment; 4 The psychosocial work environment and risks to health; 5 Recession, unemployment, and health; 6 Health related worklessness; 7 Work, health, and welfare interventions; 8 Conclusion; References; Index; Footnote

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-283-58098-5

9786613893437

0-19-162855-7

0-19-162854-9

OCLC:

778339693