'Mary Roach' in OBA Collectie

Beschrijving van ongewone aspecten van ruimtereizen zoals de psychologie van eenzame opsluiting en de gevolgen van gewichtsloosheid.

This study argues against vague interpretations of fantasy as mere escapism and seeks to define it as a distinct kind of narrative. A general theoretical section introduces recent work on fantasy, notably Tzventan Todorov's The Fantastic: A Structural A...

Objective: To explore gay men's perspectives on primary health care.Design: Employing grounded theory methodology, structured interviews with 11 self-identified gay men from upper New York State were coded via the constant comparative approach. Measurem...

Offers a unique introduction to human sexuality in the context of health and social care practice. Drawing on research in the social sciences, cultural studies and social policy it presents a concise summary of current theories of sexual orientation, di...

Executive summary: This evidence review was commissioned by the Government Equalities Office (GEO) to identify the nature of inequality and relative disadvantage experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGB&T) people in the UK. Its purpose...

Summary: This case study highlights two examples of a community-led monitoring approach using mystery patients to document stigma and discrimination in the provision of health care. The process and outcomes of using these strategies in Cameroon and Zimb...

In Mississippi, harsh socio-economic conditions place people at high risk of acquiring HIV and make it difficult to access adequate treatment and support. Yet instead of promoting policies that might ameliorate these conditions, the state provides inade...