{"title":"Joao Costa","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoao Costa’s works delve into the intricate relationships within social systems, with a particular focus on health and education. His writing offers insightful perspectives that challenge conventional views and encourage deeper understanding of societal structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in the intersections of social science and public well-being will find his books both thought-provoking and informative. \u003cem\u003eHealth as a Social System\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies his analytical approach, ideal for those seeking to explore education and reference materials from a fresh vantage point.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"health-as-a-social-system-by-joao-costa-9783837666939","title":"Health as a Social System","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoão 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHealth as a Social System\u003c\/em\u003e is a thought-provoking exploration into the depths of health systems, providing insights that challenge existing paradigms and open new avenues for consideration and analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460904829164,"sku":"9783837666939","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783837666939-health-as-a-social-system.jpg?v=1774955661"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/joao-costa.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}