Buch, Englisch, 232 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 339 g
Buch, Englisch, 232 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 339 g
Reihe: Routledge Studies on Remote Places and Remoteness
ISBN: 978-1-032-36522-0
Verlag: Routledge
This book critically examines the intersection of religion, public health and human security in Nigeria. Focusing on Christianity, Islam, traditional religions and "intra-religious" doctrinal divergencies, the book explores the impact faith has on health-related decisions and how this affects security in Nigeria. The book assesses the connection between religion and five contemporary major health and medical issues in the country. This includes the issue of epidemics and pandemics such as the Covid-19 pandemic, vaccines, contraception, blood transfusion and the controversies associated with "miracle healing". In particular, this book explores situations where individuals have the power of choice but instead embraces faith and religious positions that contradict science in the management of their health and, in the process, expose themselves and others to personal health insecurity. It investigates aspects of human security including the wider international ramifications of health issues, approaches to cures and the interpretation of causes of diseases, as well as the ethno-religious connotations of such interpretations. Exploring key issues that have brought religion into the politics of health and human security in Nigeria, this book will be of interest to students and scholars in the field of African Religion, African Politics, African Studies, public health, security, and Sociology.
Zielgruppe
Academic, Postgraduate, and Undergraduate Advanced
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Invalidität, Krankheit und Abhängigkeit: Soziale Aspekte
- Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Soziallehre und Sozialethik, Pastoral und Seelsorge
- Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Praktische Theologie Christliches Leben & Praxis
- Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Volkskunde Historische & Regionale Volkskunde
- Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Religion & Wissenschaft
- Geisteswissenschaften Islam & Islamische Studien Islam & Islamische Studien
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Staatsbürgerkunde, Staatsbürgerschaft, Zivilgesellschaft
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Studien zu einzelnen Ländern und Gebieten
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizin, Gesundheit: Sachbuch, Ratgeber
- Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein
- Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Religionssoziologie
- Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Christentum/Christliche Theologie Allgemein
- Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Gesundheitssoziologie, Medizinsoziologie
Weitere Infos & Material
Preface. Introduction:Passion, Concerns and Tension: Overview of God, Public Health, and Security in Nigeria. Chapter 1:Religion, Human Security and Health in Nigeria: Complex Dimensions of Linkage. Chapter 2:Religion, Human Security and Epidemics in Nigeria. Chapter 3:Religion, Human Security, and the Politics of Vaccines in Nigeria. Chapter 4:Religion, Human Security and Contraception in Nigeria. Chapter 5:Blood Transfusion, Religion and Human Security in Nigeria. Chapter 6:Human Security and “Miracle Healing” in Nigeria. Chapter 7:Governance in the Politics of Religion, Public Health, and Human Security in Nigeria. Conclusion: “It is Well” … Even when it is not so well. Bibliography. Index.
