Mauri ora: the dynamics of Maori health

Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand, Feb, 2005 by Linda Stopforth

Mauri ora: the dynamics of Maori health. Durie, M. (2001) Melbourne: Oxford University Press. 314pp.

Mauri ora outlines the relevance of culture, identity and socio-economic factors to health. Psychiatrist and university professor Mason Durie draws on many years of experience to bring fresh perspectives on Maori health and especially mental health. The book contains a comprehensive clinical review of suicide, depression and alcohol and drug misuse, as well as a thorough exploration of the origins of poor health and strategies for improving health.