Contemporary globalization has had tremendous impact on health equity across the globe. However, no volume has systematically analyzed the relationship between globalization and global trends in health outcomes. This book consolidates and updates the findings of a global research project undertaken by the Globalisation Knowledge Network (GKN) of the World Health Organization's Commission on Social Determinants of Health. Chapters examine such questions as: How has trade liberalisation affected the social determinants of health? How has globalization affected food security, nutrition and...
Contemporary globalization has had tremendous impact on health equity across the globe. However, no volume has systematically analyzed the relationshi...
'This book written from an international perspective and thus eminently readable by a wider audience, draws on the author's considerable experience and is amply supplied with a good range of illustrations from real-life practice...The logical structure and accessible style makes this a useful addition to the personal library of anyone who has an interest in "bottom-up" empowerment-based approaches to health promotion' - RCN Research Headlines
'The author draws on a wealth of personal experiences in the field, giving the book both readability and credibility. Good...
'This book written from an international perspective and thus eminently readable by a wider audience, draws on the author's considerable experience an...