An analysis of the production and consumption of the communications of Make Poverty History, a high profile episode of social movement protest in the UK. The book follows the campaign throughout its lifetime and explores how attitudes towards government and political opportunities influenced the negotiation of communications.

This new book edited by rare disease experts Anthony Hall and Nicolas Sireau provides a collection of chapters by world leaders in the field of orphan diseases and drugs in order to help patient groups grow fast and sustainably. As a practical, hands-on guide for research and drug development, it provides tools and advice on topics such as: - How to set up and manage a patient group: US and UK perspectives. - How to build an international research consortium. - How to promote basic research. - How to engage with academia for drug discovery. - How to engage with industry. - How to set up a...