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THE CRITICAL WORK IN GLOBAL HEALTH, NOW COMPLETELY REVISED AND IN PAPERBACK'This book compels us to better understand the contexts in which health problems emerge and the forces that underlie and propel them.' Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo TutuH1N1. Diabetes. Ebola. Zika. Each of these health problems is rooted in a confluence of social, political, economic, and biomedical factors that together inform our understanding of global health. The imperative for those who study global health is to understand these factors individually and, especially, synergistically.Fully revised and updated, this fourth edition of Oxford's Textbook of Global Health offers a critical examination of the array of societal factors that shape health within and across countries, including how health inequities create consequences that must be addressed by public health, international aid, and social and economic policymaking.The text equips students, activists, and health professionals with the building blocks for a contextualized understanding of global health, including essential threads that are combined in no other work: historical dynamics of the field the political economy of health and development analysis of the current global health structure, including its actors, agencies, and activities societal determinants of health, from global trade and investment treaties to social policies to living and working conditions the role of health data and measuring health inequities major causes of global illness and death, including under crises, from a political economy of health vantage point that goes beyond communicable vs. noncommunicable diseases to incorporate contexts of social and economic deprivation, work, and globalization the role of trade/investment and financial liberalization, precarious work, and environmental degradation and contamination principles of health systems and the politics of health financing community, national, and transnational social justice approaches to building healthy societies and practicing global health ethically and equitablyThrough this approach the Textbook of Global Health encourages the reader be it student, professional, or advocate to embrace a wider view of the global health paradigm, one that draws from political economy considerations at community, national, and transnational levels. It is essential and current reading for anyone working in or around global health.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the Textbook of Global Health? A: The Textbook of Global Health provides a comprehensive examination of the social, political, economic, and biomedical factors that shape global health, emphasizing the importance of understanding health inequities.
- Q: Who is the author of the Textbook of Global Health? A: The author of the Textbook of Global Health is Anne-Emanuelle Birn.
- Q: What edition is the current Textbook of Global Health? A: The current edition of the Textbook of Global Health is the fourth edition, published on July 1, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does the Textbook of Global Health contain? A: The Textbook of Global Health contains 712 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the Textbook of Global Health have? A: The Textbook of Global Health is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the Textbook of Global Health suitable for professionals in the healthcare field? A: Yes, the Textbook of Global Health is suitable for students, health professionals, and advocates looking to understand global health issues.
- Q: What topics are covered in the Textbook of Global Health? A: The textbook covers topics such as historical dynamics, political economy of health, societal determinants, health data analysis, major causes of illness, and principles of health systems.
- Q: Does the Textbook of Global Health address health inequities? A: Yes, the Textbook of Global Health discusses health inequities and their implications for public health and policy.
- Q: What is the significance of the Textbook of Global Health in the field of public health? A: The Textbook of Global Health encourages a broader understanding of global health by integrating political economy considerations at various levels, making it essential reading for those in the field.
- Q: Can the Textbook of Global Health help in understanding health policy and economics? A: Yes, the Textbook of Global Health provides insights into health policy and economics, particularly in relation to global health challenges and solutions.