Chasing Polio in Pakistan: Why the World's Largest Public Health Initiative May Fail
"Hers is a revelation of problems that erode the daily implementation of the eradication initiative in Pakistan."--The Journal of Clinical Investigation"While remaining in favor of polio eradication, she does not avoid the difficulties involved and discusses them thoughtfully and clearly."--JAMA, Journal of the American Medical Association"A great addition to the literature of medical anthropology, public health, and public policy...Highly recommended."--CHOICE"Svea Closser tells a compelling story of the well-intentioned global initiative to eradicate polio from all countries, and presents an exceptionally well-researched and balanced analysis of why this goal remains elusive despite unprecedented global effort and financial investment. Although this work is based in Pakistan, the research findings are broadly applicable, providing many insights into the relationship between international organizations, national governments, and local health workers; these conclusions extend beyond health and are relevant to global development initiatives in general. This book will be of interest to the global health and development communities, making a major contribution to the literature in anthropology, public health, policy and development studies, foreign assistance, and the new field of global health sciences, among others."--Judith Justice, author ofPolicies, Plans, and People: Foreign Aid and Health Development