Resources

Abortion law

The Center for Public Health Law Research at Temple University in December released through its Abortion Law Project a comprehensive overview of state abortion regulations, relevant court cases and attorney general opinions. For more information, visit http://lawatlas.org.

Medicare and civil rights

Bullfrog Films in November released “Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution.” The documentary explores the historical events that lead to the establishment of Medicare and the subsequent reformation of the American health care system. For more information, visit www.bullfrogfilms.com.

Cancer research

Bentham Science Publishers in January released the seventh volume in the series “Topics in Anti-Cancer Research.” Edited by Atta-ur-Rahman, PhD, and Khurshid Zaman, PhD, MPhil, the book series covers advancements in experimental and clinical drug development in cancer research. For more information, visit http://benthamscience.com.

Cancer and psychology

Oxford University Press in January published in “Cancer Caregivers.” Edited by Allison Applebaum, PhD, the textbook features caregivers detailing the different psychological experiences they face and outlines psychosocial interventions through case studies. For more information, visit www.oup.com.

Climate change

Vernon Press in January published “Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Vulnerability and Adaptation of Food Supply Chain Actors.” Edited by John Kuwornu, PhD, MSc, the book discusses the influence of climate change on agriculture and food production. For more information, visit https://vernonpress.com.

Global reproductive health

Oxford University Press in January published “The Oxford Textbook of Global Health of Women, Newborns, Children, and Adolescents.” Edited by Delan Devankumar, PhD, MFPH, MSc; Jennifer Hall, PhD; Joy Lawn, PhD, MPH; and Zeshan Qureshi, MD, the book explores maternal and child health throughout the world. For more information, visit www.oup.com.

Built environment and equity

Cornell University Press in January published “Advancing Equity Planning Now.” Edited by Norman Krumholz, MCRP, and Kathryn Wertheim Hexter, the book looks at how city planners view equity in their profession. For more information, visit www.cornellpress.cornell.edu.

Case management

Oxford University Press in January published “Case Management: An Introduction to Concepts and Skills.” Edited by Arthur Frankel, PhD, MSW; Sheldon Gelman, MSW; and Diane Pastor, the book provides social workers and nurses an introduction to case management delivery through exercises and theoretical discussions. For more information, visit www.oup.com.

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