Abstract: Abstract Be the Change: Putting Health Advocacy, Policy, and Community Organization into Practice in Public Health Education is an essential and affordable resource on advocacy for both undergraduate and graduate students within the health and social sciences. Using a conversational and reader-friendly style, this text provides an overview of the purpose, strategies, and tactics used in successful advocacy campaigns in public health. Coauthored by advocates, practitioners, and experts in the field, the book presents real examples and case studies of advocacy campaigns along with concrete and strategic recommendations for implementing advocacy strategies for change at the local, state, and federal levels. The book amplifies the important advocacy work being organized and led by health professionals around the United States and highlights the work of traditional and emerging health organizations as well as the mighty work of grassroots community activists. Ideally, the information, stories, advice, and tools shared within these pages will inspire you to “be the change” and catalyze your involvement in health advocacy in a way that works for you.
Publication Year: 2022
Publication Date: 2022-10-20
Language: en
Type: book
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