Global Health Watch 5: An Alternative World Health Report - Softcover

Global Health Watch

Softcover

ISBN 10: 178699223X ISBN 13: 9781786992239

Publisher: Zed Books, 2017

Synopsis

For over a decade, Global Health Watch has been the definitive source for alternative analysis on health and healthcare, challenging conventional wisdom and pioneering innovative new approaches to the field. This new edition addresses the key challenges facing governments and health practitioners today, within the context of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Collaboratively written by academics and activists drawn from a variety of movements, research institutions, and civil society groups, its case studies cover some of the most pressing issues in world health, from the resurgence of epidemic diseases such as Ebola to antimicrobial resistance, climate change, and illegal drugs.
 
Combining rigorous analysis with practical policy suggestions, Global Health Watch 5 offers an accessible and compelling case for a radical new approach to healthcare across the world.
 
 

About this title

About the Author:

The Global Health Watch is a broad collaboration of public health experts, non-governmental organizations, civil society activists, community groups, health workers, and academics. It was initiated by the People’s Health Movement, Global Equity Gauge Alliance, and Medact as a platform of resistance to neoliberal dominance in health.
 

Review:

“A highly informative book—an extremely useful contribution offering an indeed alternative understanding of current global responses to probably the world’s greatest challenge.” (Medicine, Conflict and Survival)

“An invaluable alternative health report to the mainstream consensus that privatized health insurance (known as Universal Health Coverage) is the answer to the world’s health problems.” (Social Medicine Portal)

“This encyclopaedic work offers a thorough discussion of the state of human health worldwide, a deep analysis of the social causes of persistent health deficits, and constructive ideas for reform. An indispensable second opinion to government propaganda.” (Thomas Pogge, Yale University)

“Global Health Watch again meets our expectations for a critical analysis of the two great challenges of our time: the ecological crisis and continuing economic disparities. It holds us accountable and moves us toward an alternate vision.” (Vic Neufeld, Special Advisor, Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research)

“Offers a courageous and serious assessment, making it compulsory health policy reading.” (Michael Moore, President, World Federation of Public Health Associations)

“Addresses the increasingly complex problems affecting the health of populations. It draws attention to the destructive impact of corporate power and to the abuse of technological and scientific developments.” (Nila Heredia Miranda, former Minister of Health for Bolivia, and Executive Director of the Andean Health Organisation)

“Brings together vision, critique, solidarity, and the promise of a collective path towards health equity for the world’s peoples. GHW5 makes vivid the connections between social justice and public health.” (Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health)

“A consistent source of critical information and analysis of health around the world. Terrific for researchers, teachers, students and health activists. The current edition will help the fight for better social, economic, and environmental conditions.” (Paulo Buss, Director, FIOCRUZ Center for Global Health)

About this edition

• Publisher: Zed Books
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 178699223X
• ISBN 13: 9781786992239
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448