Down and out in New York City: a participant-observation study of the poor and marginalized.
Poor and marginalized individuals have greater difficulty accessing health care compared to more privileged members of society. Classic theories on poverty help to explain the relationship between poverty and health. In an attempt to understand the experiences and perceived needs of the poor as well...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Cultural Diversity Vol. 12; no. 4; pp. 152 - 161 |
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| Formato: | research Journal Article |
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Tucker Publications, Inc.
Winter2005
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