The Oxford Handbook of Stigma, Discrimination, and Health

The Oxford Handbook of Stigma, Discrimination, and Health
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 577
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ISBN-10 : 9780190243470
ISBN-13 : 0190243473
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Book Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Stigma, Discrimination, and Health by : Brenda Major

Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Stigma, Discrimination, and Health written by Brenda Major and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stigma leads to poorer health. In The Oxford Handbook of Stigma, Discrimination, and Health, leading scholars identify stigma mechanisms that operate at multiple levels to erode the health of stigmatized individuals and, collectively, produce health disparities. This book provides unique insights concerning the link between stigma and health across various types of stigma and groups.


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