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Health Systems in the European Union: Diversity, Convergence, and Integration : A sociological and comparative analysis in Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain / Guenter Lueschen, Jouke van der Zee, William Cockerham u.a.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Soziologie und Sozialpolitik ; 11Publisher: Berlin ; Boston : Oldenbourg Wissenschaftsverlag, [2016]Copyright date: ©1995Edition: Reprint 2016Description: 1 online resource (208 p.) : Zahlr. AbbContent type:
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ISBN:
  • 9783486560879
  • 9783486828986
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 344.4041 20
LOC classification:
  • RA483 .L87 1995
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  • online - DeGruyter
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Issued also in print.
Contents:
Frontmatter -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Statement and Significance of the Problem: Theoretical, Historical Context and Comparative Methodology -- Chapter 2: Organization, Present Problems and Efficiency of West European Health Care Systems -- Chapter 3: WESH - Method, Fieldwork, and Selected Indicators of the Study -- Chapter 4: A Descriptive Overview Concerning Results for Health Behavior in the 5-Nation-Study of WESH -- Chapter 5: Health Culture in Europe: An Exploration of National, and Social Differences in Health-Related Values -- Chapter 6: Health and Social Stratification -- Chapter 7: Health Life-Style and Social Stratification -- Chapter 8: Public and Private Responsibility for Health: A Comparative Analysis of Attitudes towards Financing and the Right for Health Care -- Chapter 9: From Utilization to Evaluation -- Chapter 10: Euregional Health Culture: An Exploration -- Chapter 11: Summary and Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Appendix -- Authors Index -- Subject Index -- List of Authors
Summary: This comparative social analysis represents the results of the "West European Study of Health (WESH)". It is one of a few systematically comparative social science analyses of such national health systems as Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain. Based on a total of 2500 cases the project analyses problems like health culture, social stratification in its impact on health, health life style and the motivations of people that shape health policies. This book meets both the expectation of descriptive information as well as comprehensive analysis by statistical means and on the background of practical as well as theoretical concerns. The policy implications of the results are eminent. The comparative design is of exemplary importance for health and social science. The book is of interest for public health, health professionals, health policymakers, psychologists, social scientists and political representatives from the community up to the European level. Aus dem Inhalt: Statement and Significance of the Problem: Theoretical, Historical Context and Comparative Methodology * Organization, Present problems and Efficiency of West European Health Care Systems * WESH - Method, Fieldwork, and Selected Indicators of the Study * A Descriptive Overview Concerning Results for Health Behavior in the 5-Nation-Study of WESH * Health Culture in Europe - an Exploration of National and Social Differences in Health-Related Values * Health and Social Stratification * Health Life-Style and Social Stratification * Public and Private Responsibility for Health: A Comparative Analysis towards Financing and the Right for Health Care * From Utilization to Evaluation * Euregional Health Culture: An ExplorationSummary: This comparative social analysis represents the results of the "West European Study of Health (WESH)". It is one of a few systematically comparative social science analyses of such national health systems as Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain. Based on a total of 2500 cases the project analyses problems like health culture, social stratification in its impact on health, health life style and the motivations of people that shape health policies. This book meets both the expectation of descriptive information as well as comprehensive analysis by statistical means and on the background of practical as well as theoretical concerns. The policy implications of the results are eminent. The comparative design is of exemplary importance for health and social science. The book is of interest for public health, health professionals, health policymakers, psychologists, social scientists and political representatives from the community up to the European level.Aus dem Inhalt:Statement and Significance of the Problem: Theoretical, Historical Context and Comparative Methodology * Organization, Present problems and Efficiency of West European Health Care Systems * WESH - Method, Fieldwork, and Selected Indicators of the Study * A Descriptive Overview Concerning Results for Health Behavior in the 5-Nation-Study of WESH * Health Culture in Europe - an Exploration of National and Social Differences in Health-Related Values * Health and Social Stratification * Health Life-Style and Social Stratification * Public and Private Responsibility for Health: A Comparative Analysis towards Financing and the Right for Health Care * From Utilization to Evaluation * Euregional Health Culture: An Exploration
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Frontmatter -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Statement and Significance of the Problem: Theoretical, Historical Context and Comparative Methodology -- Chapter 2: Organization, Present Problems and Efficiency of West European Health Care Systems -- Chapter 3: WESH - Method, Fieldwork, and Selected Indicators of the Study -- Chapter 4: A Descriptive Overview Concerning Results for Health Behavior in the 5-Nation-Study of WESH -- Chapter 5: Health Culture in Europe: An Exploration of National, and Social Differences in Health-Related Values -- Chapter 6: Health and Social Stratification -- Chapter 7: Health Life-Style and Social Stratification -- Chapter 8: Public and Private Responsibility for Health: A Comparative Analysis of Attitudes towards Financing and the Right for Health Care -- Chapter 9: From Utilization to Evaluation -- Chapter 10: Euregional Health Culture: An Exploration -- Chapter 11: Summary and Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Appendix -- Authors Index -- Subject Index -- List of Authors

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This comparative social analysis represents the results of the "West European Study of Health (WESH)". It is one of a few systematically comparative social science analyses of such national health systems as Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain. Based on a total of 2500 cases the project analyses problems like health culture, social stratification in its impact on health, health life style and the motivations of people that shape health policies. This book meets both the expectation of descriptive information as well as comprehensive analysis by statistical means and on the background of practical as well as theoretical concerns. The policy implications of the results are eminent. The comparative design is of exemplary importance for health and social science. The book is of interest for public health, health professionals, health policymakers, psychologists, social scientists and political representatives from the community up to the European level. Aus dem Inhalt: Statement and Significance of the Problem: Theoretical, Historical Context and Comparative Methodology * Organization, Present problems and Efficiency of West European Health Care Systems * WESH - Method, Fieldwork, and Selected Indicators of the Study * A Descriptive Overview Concerning Results for Health Behavior in the 5-Nation-Study of WESH * Health Culture in Europe - an Exploration of National and Social Differences in Health-Related Values * Health and Social Stratification * Health Life-Style and Social Stratification * Public and Private Responsibility for Health: A Comparative Analysis towards Financing and the Right for Health Care * From Utilization to Evaluation * Euregional Health Culture: An Exploration

This comparative social analysis represents the results of the "West European Study of Health (WESH)". It is one of a few systematically comparative social science analyses of such national health systems as Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain. Based on a total of 2500 cases the project analyses problems like health culture, social stratification in its impact on health, health life style and the motivations of people that shape health policies. This book meets both the expectation of descriptive information as well as comprehensive analysis by statistical means and on the background of practical as well as theoretical concerns. The policy implications of the results are eminent. The comparative design is of exemplary importance for health and social science. The book is of interest for public health, health professionals, health policymakers, psychologists, social scientists and political representatives from the community up to the European level.Aus dem Inhalt:Statement and Significance of the Problem: Theoretical, Historical Context and Comparative Methodology * Organization, Present problems and Efficiency of West European Health Care Systems * WESH - Method, Fieldwork, and Selected Indicators of the Study * A Descriptive Overview Concerning Results for Health Behavior in the 5-Nation-Study of WESH * Health Culture in Europe - an Exploration of National and Social Differences in Health-Related Values * Health and Social Stratification * Health Life-Style and Social Stratification * Public and Private Responsibility for Health: A Comparative Analysis towards Financing and the Right for Health Care * From Utilization to Evaluation * Euregional Health Culture: An Exploration

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