Pearce, Ruth

Understanding trans health

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ISBN 13:
9781447342359
author:
Pearce, Ruth
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Policy Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.42 kg
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Gender Studies,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£27.90

Description

Understanding Trans Health: Discourse, Power and Possibility by Ruth Pearce explores the complex issues surrounding trans health. Drawing on extensive research, this book examines how shifting language, patient mistrust, waiting lists, and professional power impact clinical encounters. Pearce weaves together patient voices with social theory and autobiography to offer a fresh perspective on the challenges facing trans patients. By exploring these factors, the book aims to create a better future for trans individuals in healthcare settings. This insightful analysis is essential reading for anyone working in or concerned with public health, community health services, or social medicine.

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