Health as a Social System (eBook)

Luhmann's Theory Applied to Health Systems. An Introduction

João Costa (Autor)

eBook Download: PDF

2023
198 Seiten
Transcript Verlag
978-3-8394-6693-3 (ISBN)

Infos

While it has become fashionable in the arena of international health to think about health systems, the theoretical underpinning of Niklas Luhmann's vast and productive theory has been given too little consideration in the field. It is rich in concepts that can facilitate a fuller understanding of what health systems are. João Costa applies these concepts and shows the analytical possibilities they open up. He argues concisely how Luhmann's Social Systems Theory offers an integrated theoretical body as well as a consistent articulation of concepts that can lay the groundwork for a vastly improved health systems thinking.

Autor

João Costa is a public health specialist and health economist. He has a doctorate degree from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He has around 40 years of work experience in development projects aiming at strengthening health systems in several countries. His professional and contractual relations included links with academic institutions, consultancy companies, international development banks, international development agencies, and others. Currently, he works as independent consultant.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 31.1.2023
• Reihe/Serie: Gesundheit, Kommunikation und Gesellschaft
• Reihe/Serie: Gesundheit, Kommunikation und Gesellschaft
• Zusatzinfo: Dispersionsbindung
• Verlagsort: Bielefeld
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 150 x 150 mm
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
• Schlagworte: Health Systems Strengthening • Health Systems Thinking • Introduction • Medicine • Niklas Luhmann • Public Health • Social relations • Social Systems • sociological theory • Sociology of Medicine • Systems Theory
• ISBN-10: 3-8394-6693-8 / 3839466938
• ISBN-13: 978-3-8394-6693-3 / 9783839466933