Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-231) and index.
Contents
Through the telescope : encountering poverty -- The poor in the mirror -- The poor in the consulting room : healing and the contexts of health -- Poverty under the microscope : why does it exist? -- The poor on the picture tube : the "debates" on welfare and health care reform -- The poor under the stethoscope : health and health care -- The evolution and role of community health centers -- Facilitating community involvement.