Social Science Women's Studies
Women's Health and Poverty Alleviation in India
- Publisher
- Academic Foundation
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2010
- Category
- Women's Studies, Disease & Health Issues
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9788171887149
- Publish Date
- Jan 2010
- List Price
- $39.95
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Using a multidisciplinary approach, this volume contemplates whether microcredit can be considered a “pro-health” poverty alleviation for Indian women. The links between poverty and women’s health are investigated from a theoretical perspective, which draws upon economist Amartya Sen’s capability approach and population-health models, as well as from an empirical perspective?based on a study examining female participation in self-help groups and their health. This monograph will be of interest to those focused on population health, poverty reduction, and women’s development.
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Contributor Notes
K. S. Mohindra is the global-health post doctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia and was previously a research associate with the International Development Research Centre.