Breaking the Fine Rain of Death
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In 'Breaking the Fine Rain of Death', Emilie Townes focuses on the health care issues affecting African Americans and does so from a womanist perspective by paying attention to race and class as well as gender. Townes describes the lamentable history of health care in African American communities and the disease that affect African Americans disproportionately -- diabetes, hypertension, low-birthrate babies, and drug-related illnesses--as well as cultural, genetic, and socio-economic factors that account for them. Townes then offers models of care that have worked in some African American communities and that need to be used on a broader scale. She explores healing models sensitive to class and cultural context, and provides practical recommendations relevant to the needs of the Black Church and the African American community.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1597525375
ISBN13:9781597525374
Release Date:February 2006
Publisher:Wipf & Stock Publishers
Length:224 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"
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African-American Studies Christian Books & Bibles Christianity Ethnic Studies Gender Studies Health Health, Fitness & Dieting Health, Fitness & Dieting Humanities Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Public Affairs & Policy Religion Religion & Spirituality Religious Studies Social Science Social Sciences Social Services & Welfare Specific Demographics Textbooks Theology Women's StudiesCustomer Reviews
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Womanist Perspective on Healthcare
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Professor emilie townes has written an important and often-overlooked book about African Americans and health care. She begins and ends her argument with scripture, and while scriptural references are not used throughout (indeed parts of the book have not religious content at all), the ideas of her chosen scripture passages give a foundation for the book. Prof. townes has a command of the US health system (with all its problems and solutions) and deftly shows how Black Americans are too often left out of the health equation altogether. More than just another doomsday version of everything we're doing wrong in America, Breaking the Fine Rain of Death gives us hope for the future and at times concrete ways to work toward healthier communities for all. In this, she truly offers an "ethic of care" upon which churches and religious leaders can build.
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