"The present book focuses on health care disparities. ... The United States has a wonderful health care system, especially in terms of its capabilities. But it is not equally available to all. It is an expensive system and highly fragmented. Although it works for many of us, it does not work for all."--Preface.

Originally published: M.E. Sharpe, 2008.

The American health care system: separate and unequal -- African Americans and health care -- Hispanics and health care -- American Indians, Alaska natives, and health care -- Gender and health care -- Children and health care -- The elderly and health care -- Geography and health care -- Conclusions: health and inequality reconsidered.