Health Dynamics and Marginalised Communities

Book Details:

• Author: Mohammad Akram

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• ISBN: 8131600793

• Pages: 304

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches

About the Book:

Despite a long-standing commitment to "Health for All," significant health disparities persist among Indian communities. The issues related to the equitable distribution of healthcare services in India are vast, including unequal access, insufficient attention to preventive measures, and the profit-driven motives of healthcare agencies. Among the most marginalized populations are rural and tribal communities, who often bear the brunt of these systemic flaws.

This volume, through a collection of contributed articles, addresses these issues comprehensively and proposes solutions to improve the health dynamics of Indian communities. It highlights the challenges faced in maintaining sustainable health conditions in marginalized groups and discusses how these challenges undermine the democratic ideals of the nation-state. The articles critically examine both the socio-economic and institutional factors influencing healthcare and suggest remedies within the contemporary context.

This book will be highly valuable not only to social scientists and activists but also to health practitioners and policymakers striving for more equitable and effective healthcare solutions in India.

About the Author:

Mohammad Akram is a faculty member at the Department of Sociology and Social Work at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. He previously taught at Government Post-Graduate College, Pratapgarh (Rajasthan) for over eight years. Akram has extensively written on health, sexual behavior, sustainable development, education, human rights, and tribal communities. He has published numerous research papers and articles in nationally and internationally recognized journals. As an activist, he is also closely engaged with several NGOs and social advocacy groups.