Health for Some: The Political Economy of Global Health Governance 2009 Edition Contributor(s): MacLean, S. (Editor), Brown, S. (Editor), Fourie, P. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0230224245 ISBN-13: 9780230224247 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2009 Annotation: The growing interest among IR and IPE scholars reflects several recent developments: the rapid transnationalization of infectious diseases; the concern to securitize health in response to bioterrorism; various health-related trade issues and the impact of environmental degradation on health. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Economy - Political Science | Political Freedom - Political Science | International Relations - Trade & Tariffs |
Dewey: 362.1 |
LCCN: 2009043543 |
Series: International Political Economy |
Physical Information: 0.87" H x 5.42" W x 8.74" (1.04 lbs) 278 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Poverty and inequality are among the most significant determinants of health. Increased inequality gaps associated with globalization have serious implications for global health. Global changes in political economy shape global health influencing who bears the burden from epidemics, unhealthy environments and lack of access to health care. |