Full Description
Health, Wellbeing and Environment in Aotearoa New Zealand provides students and with a sound introduction to the concepts of health and wellbeing within the New Zealand environment. The book is informed by current issues and debate, examines the cultural, political, social and environmental contexts of health, and is written to foster critical thinking and analysis.
Contents
1. Context and Thinking2. Context, Perspectives and Groups3. Environmental Worldviews4. A Maori Worldview5. Uban Issues6. Water, Soil and Food7. Climate Change8. Biodiversity9. Political Context of Aotearoa New Zealand10. Social Context11. Experiences of Health and Wellbeing12. The Treaty of Waitangi and Health Outcomes within Aotearoa13. Iwi and Marae Development14. Media and Technology15. Gender and Wellbeing16. Approaches to Healthcare Provision17. Interprofessional and Consumer Focus18. Delivery of Services and Experiences in Aotearea New Zealand
