{"product_id":"health-as-a-social-system-luhmanns-theory-applied-to-health-systems-an-introduction-paperback","title":"Health as a Social System: Luhmann's Theory Applied to Health Systems. an Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoão Costa\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile it has become fashionable in the arena of international health to think about health systems, the theoretical underpinning of Niklas Luhmann's vast and productive theory has been given too little consideration in the field. It is rich in concepts that can facilitate a fuller understanding of what health systems are. João Costa applies these concepts and shows the analytical possibilities they open up. He argues concisely how Luhmann's Social Systems Theory offers an integrated theoretical body as well as a consistent articulation of concepts that can lay the groundwork for a vastly improved health systems thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoão Costa\u003c\/b\u003e is a public health specialist and health economist. He has a doctorate degree from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, where he also worked as research fellow. He is also an independent consultant and associate researcher of the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute. He has approximately 45 years of working experience in development projects in several countries, always focusing on strengthening health systems. His international profile includes project management, research, teaching, consultancy, and high-level advisory positions - working with academic institutions, consultancy companies, international development banks, international development agencies, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 198\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.42 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53047274111200,"sku":"9783837666939","price":70.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/rk9bYTSE2_9783837666939.webp?v=1781435757","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/health-as-a-social-system-luhmanns-theory-applied-to-health-systems-an-introduction-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}