Health for some
Subtitle: the political economy of global health governance
By: edited by Sandra J. MacLean, Sherri A. Brown, Pieter Fourie
Series: International political economy series; International political economy series (Palgrave Macmillan (Firm))
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Basingstoke, UK; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 278
ISBN-13: 9780230224247
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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-272) and index.