Preface

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Foreword v
3. Preface ix
4. Contents xi
5. Tables xiii
6. I. The Nature of Poverty 1
7. II. The Social Aspects of Health and Illness 40
8. III. Social Differences in Physical Health 80
9. IV. Social Differencs in Mental Health 135
10. V. Prevention of Illness and Maintenance of Health 193
11. VI The Help-Seeking Behavior of the Poor 224
12. VII. The Treatment of the Sick 274
13. VIII. Readjustment and Rehabilitation of Patients 303
14. IX. Patient Care, the Poor, and Medical Education 335
15. X. The Reorganization of Practice in the Community 351
16. Notes 399
17. Index 445