Globalization and Global Health: Critical Issues and Policy, 3e
Language: English
Published by Open University Press, GB, 2022
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"I can easily see this book being the 'go-to' text for students of global health. It provides a comprehensive overview of globalisation's impact on health and wellbeing."Professor David McCoy, United Nations University - International Institute for Global Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia."This book, which is based on rich and diverse empirical case-studies, highlights the importanceof understanding global health as a multi-disciplinary field."Haim Yacobi, Professor of Development Planning, Bartlett Development Planning Unit,University College London, UK "This book is relevant for everyone that would like to have an overview of current issues of global health in the context of the globalization era."Ari Probandari, Professor of Public Health at Universitas Sebelas Maret, IndonesiaGlobal health challenges are evolving profoundly. Today public health practitioners must recognize the importance of global changes for human health and health policy at all levels. Fully revised and restructured, this ground-breaking title returns in its third edition to offer students and practitioners an accessible and contemporary exploration of globalization and global health. The book includes critical reflection on global changes, with practical learning activities which help you explore the central debates. Chapters cover key issues, and emerging trends in global policy, such as.Social change in the 21st century, including social media and technology.The emergence of global health governance and its colonial heritage.Trade and its implications on health, policy, and disease.Global environmental change including climate, biodiversity, and global policy responses .Infectious disease including pandemic trends and global policy responses.Non-communicable diseases and the risks of alcohol, food, and tobacco.Governance and the state, including non-governmental actors The third edition of Globalization and Global Health is an ideal resource for students of public health and health policy, public health practitioners and policy makers.Contributors: Carolyn Stephens, Benjamin Hawkins, Marco Liverani, Don Brown, Chris Holden, Aloisa Katsande, Neil Spicer, Preslava StoevaUnderstanding Public Health is an innovative series published by Open University Press in collaboration with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, where it is used as a key learning resource for postgraduate programmes. It provides self-directed learning covering the major issues in public health affecting low, middle and high income countries. Series Editors: Rosalind Plowman and Nicki Thorogood.…
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- Title
- Globalization and Global Health: Critical Issues and Policy, 3e
- Author
- Carolyn Stephens, Benjamin Hawkins, Marco Liverani
- Publisher
- Open University Press, GB
- Publication year
- 2022
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0335249191
- ISBN 13
- 9780335249190
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Item weight
- 445 grams
Professor David McCoy, United Nations University - International Institute for Global Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
“This book, which is based on rich and diverse empirical case-studies, highlights the importance
of understanding global health as a multi-disciplinary field.”
Haim Yacobi, Professor of Development Planning, Bartlett Development Planning Unit,
University College London, UK
“This book is relevant for everyone that would like to have an overview of current issues of global health in the context of the globalization era.”
Ari Probandari, Professor of Public Health at Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
Global health challenges are evolving profoundly. Today public health practitioners must recognize the importance of global changes for human health and health policy at all levels. Fully revised and restructured, this ground-breaking title returns in its third edition to offer students and practitioners an accessible and contemporary exploration of globalization and global health.
The book includes critical reflection on global changes, with practical learning activities which help you explore the central debates. Chapters cover key issues, and emerging trends in global policy, such as:
•Social change in the 21st century, including social media and technology
•The emergence of global health governance and its colonial heritage
•Trade and its implications on health, policy, and disease
•Global environmental change including climate, biodiversity, and global policy responses
•Infectious disease including pandemic trends and global policy responses
•Non-communicable diseases and the risks of alcohol, food, and tobacco
•Governance and the state, including non-governmental actors
The third edition of Globalization and Global Health is an ideal resource for students of public health and health policy, public health practitioners and policy makers.
Contributors: Carolyn Stephens, Benjamin Hawkins, Marco Liverani, Don Brown, Chris Holden, Aloisa Katsande, Neil Spicer, Preslava Stoeva
Understanding Public Health is an innovative series published by Open University Press in collaboration with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where it is used as a key learning resource for postgraduate programmes. It provides self-directed learning covering the major issues in public health affecting low, middle and high income countries.
Series Editors: Rosalind Plowman and Nicki Thorogood.
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