Abstract
Purpose - This chapter provides both an introduction to the volume and a brief review of literature on technology, communications, and health disparities.
Methodology/approach - Literature review.
Findings - The chapter argues for the importance of greater examination of technology, communications, and their linkages to health disparities and other related factors.
Originality/value of chapter - Reviews the topic of technology, communication, and health disparities and previews this book.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3-15 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Research in the Sociology of Health Care |
Volume | 32 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2014 |
Keywords
- Communications
- Government
- Health care disparities
- Health disparities
- Technology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Sociology and Political Science
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Nursing (miscellaneous)