Bücher von Bankole Falade

This book is a collection of essays from across Africa which highlight the roles of beliefs and traditions in health behaviour. Chapters address mental health, risk perception, stigma, reproductive health, religion and health. The book also examines conceptual approaches in health communication and community development, both western and indigenous.  Specific topics include Alzheimer's, HIV and stigma; perception of risk from obesity, HIV prevention and preeclampsia; doctor-patient relationship and health beliefs of birth attendants; culture and mental health access and social media effects on mental health; the complementary use of contemporary and indigenous communication strategies and the accommodation of science by religious leaders during the COVID 19 pandemic.The book, which starts by examining global inequalities in health, proposes an African approach informed by problematisation as theorised by Foucault and Freire, to unpack habits and social problems. It ends by asking the question: "e;Is science enough"e; and making a strong case for health enabling environments alongside science communication.

¿This is an excellent book that brings new insight to our understanding of vaccination revolts. It highlights the fact that such controversies cannot be separated from the local culture of science and politics. The book addresses issues of theory and methods for science in society studies in the African context where religion plays a strong role in public debates. Falade shows that the upheavals that accompany societal change have their roots in local common sense which is both resistant to and an agent of change. The book should be required reading for public health administrators, researchers, teachers and students of science communication and media studies with particular focus on African perspectives.¿ -Professor Martin Bauer, London School of Economics & Political Science, United Kingdom.