{"title":"Series: Health, Communication and Society","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHealth, Communication and Society\u003c\/strong\u003e series explores the intricate connections between individual wellbeing, social dynamics, and cultural values. Readers will find engaging discussions that span disciplines such as philosophy, psychology, and health \u0026amp; wellness, offering fresh insights into how communication shapes our understanding of health and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles that range from analytical perspectives on altruism and diet to reflections on global histories and contemporary challenges, this collection invites readers to consider the broader contexts influencing personal and collective experiences. It is an ideal resource for those interested in thoughtful explorations of society’s complexities through varied academic and practical lenses.\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\/series-health-communication-and-society.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}