Title: Bridging Policy and Practice
Subtitle: Implementation Research for Indigenous Child Health in India
Subject Classification:  Healthcare, Indigenous Studies, Childhood Studies  
BIC Classification: MBP, JFSL9, JFSP1
BISAC Classification: SOC002010, SOC057000, MED078000
Binding: Hardback, eBook
Planned publication date: Sep 2025
ISBN (Hardback): 978-1-83711-319-4
ISBN (eBook): 978-1-83711-320-0

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Description

This book investigates the implementation of health policies targeting under-five child health in indigenous communities, with a specific focus on childhood pneumonia. It aims to bridge the gap between policy design and practice through a culturally sensitive lens informed by development anthropology.

It provides insights into policy implementation challenges in tribal areas, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive, community-centered approaches. The authors highlight the role of traditional healers and grassroots workers in improving child health outcomes and offers actionable recommendations for bridging policy and practice.

Biography

Author(s):  Dr. Prashant Kulkarni is a behavioral scientist at the Johns Hopkins Centre for Infectious Diseases in India. Prof. Anjali Kurane is the Senior Professor and Head of the Department of Anthropology at Savitribai Phule Pune University, India.

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