Health as Liberation
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Deftly quilting themes of Latin American and feminist liberation theologies with those of philosophers such as Immanuel Kant and John Rawls, Alastair V. Campbell displays our rich interconnectedness and our moral responsibilities to one another. Suggesting that many American citizens are oppressed by our current health-care system, he contends that prior to questions of health-care allocation are questions of what we mean as a society by the term health--and how that term is inextricably linked to personal and social freedom and liberation. In the forceful final chapter of the book, Campbell articulates ethical standards for just health-care delivery in the United States--standards that, above all, take account of deep religious faith and concern for one's neighbor. Health as Liberation is a critical analysis of justice and modern health care, and of a society's moral obligations to its citizens.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1606080873
ISBN13:9781606080870
Release Date:July 2005
Publisher:Wipf & Stock Publishers
Length:162 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.4" x 8.3"
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Rethinking health
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Campbell's book is an examination of what health is, and of how different definitions of health affect the way we structure society. Drawing heavily on Liberation Theology, he argues that justice demands that basic health care needs be met. The book is well written, thoughtful, and compassionate. It is a must read for anyone concerned about the provision of health care, or about the ways in which one's faith should structure thinking about the ethical life.
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