Women’s Global Health and Human Rights just published
Jones and Bartlett Publishers have just announced the publication of Women’s Global Health and Human Rights. This multi-authored book is co-edited by Dr. Padmini Murthy of the School of Public Health at New YorkMedical College and Dr. Clyde (Lanny) Smith, one of the editors of this Portal. Dr. Smith, an internist, is with the Department of Family & Social Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center.
In their preface Drs. Murthy and Smith write that: “Women in this day and age are denied their fundamental right to enjoy a complete state of heath as defined by the World Health Organization…This book is unique in that it addresses the similarities and differences in health and human rights challenges faced by women in different regions of the world. The diversity of backgrounds and geographic locations of the invited authors contributes to the book’s richness of content. It is meant to be a text which inspires and educates its readers toward positive action.”
Women’s Global Health and Human Rights serves as an overview of the challenges faced by women in different regions of the world. Ideal as a tool for both professionals and students, this book discusses the similarities and differences in health and human rights challenges that are faced by women globally. Best practices and success stories are also included in this timely and important text.
The books major topics include:
- Globalization
- Gender Based Terrorism and Violence
- Cultural Practices
- Health Problems
- Progress and Challenges.
Congratulations to Drs. Murthy and Smith on the publication of this important new book.
posted by Matt Anderson, MD
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