{"product_id":"maternal-health-in-india-contemporary-issues-and-challenges","title":"Maternal Health in India: Contemporary Issues and Challenges","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mohammad Akram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788131606520\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book examines the deep-rooted inequalities in maternal health care services in India, which negatively impact the 'life chances' and 'capabilities' of both mothers and their children. The high rates of miscarriages, stillbirths, congenital diseases, neonatal mortalities, and maternal mortalities demand urgent scrutiny of existing policies and academic approaches surrounding these issues. The challenges extend beyond merely inadequate health care facilities or their improper distribution. The book argues that the approaches adopted by various state governments in India are often redundant, obscure, and inefficient in addressing the root causes of maternal health disparities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book highlights how the overemphasis on biomedical approaches by policymakers and health agencies, coupled with a lack of attention to the interwoven social determinants of health, results in adverse health outcomes. The volume presents fourteen essays that analyze maternal health issues across diverse states in India, including Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Manipur. These essays offer a thorough appraisal of the reproductive journey from pregnancy to childbirth across various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough diverse perspectives, the book provides an in-depth look at the multiple factors affecting maternal and child health, from the lack of health care utilization to the developmental needs of adolescent girls and the specific health status of marginalized groups like scheduled castes. It serves as a comprehensive resource for students and professionals in sociology, anthropology, social work, public health, medicine, economics, geography, women’s studies, and anyone interested in maternal health and social policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaternal Health in India by Mohammad Akram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Women’s Health and Rights Issues by Madhu Nagla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocial Determinants of Maternal and Child Health in India by K.R. Nayar and Lekha Bhat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaternal Health Care Utilization among Social Groups in Madhya Pradesh by Anil Hiwale and Ajay Choudhary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth Status of Pregnant Women among Scheduled Castes in Madurai District of Tamil Nadu by M. Thamilarasan and M. Suganya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMohammad Akram is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Aligarh Muslim University. He is also the Convener of Research Committee 12 (Population, Health and Society) of the Indian Sociological Society and the Deputy Coordinator of DRS-I (UGC) at his department. Dr. Akram's research interests focus on the health and development issues of marginalized communities in India. His previous works include \u003cem\u003eSociology of Health\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTribal Health and Health Dynamics\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMarginalized Communities\u003c\/em\u003e, among several other research papers and book chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50028497830192,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_9788131606520","price":712.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/61_I_rMbZL.jpg?v=1756392655","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/maternal-health-in-india-contemporary-issues-and-challenges","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}