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Book Synopsis: The international community has made great progress in improving global health. But staggering health inequalities between rich and poor still remain, raising fundamental questions of social justice. In a book that systematically defines the burgeoning field of global health law, Lawrence Gostin drives home the need for effective global governance for health and offers a blueprint for reform, based on the principle that the opportunity to live a healthy life is a basic human right.
Gostin shows how critical it is for institutions and international agreements to focus not only on illness but also on the essential conditions that enable people to stay healthy throughout their lifespan: nutrition, clean water, mosquito control, and tobacco reduction. Policies that shape agriculture, trade, and the environment have long-term impacts on health, and Gostin proposes major reforms of global health institutions and governments to ensure better coordination, more transparency, and accountability. He illustrates the power of global health law with case studies on AIDS, influenza, tobacco, and health worker migration.
Today's pressing health needs worldwide are a problem not only for the medical profession but also for all concerned citizens. Designed with the beginning student, advanced researcher, and informed public in mind, Global Health Law will be a foundational resource for teaching, advocacy, and public discourse in global health.
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Are you concerned about the staggering health inequalities that still exist between wealthy and impoverished nations? Do you believe that the opportunity to live a healthy life is a fundamental human right? If so, then our groundbreaking book, Global Health Law, is a must-read for you. Written by renowned expert Lawrence Gostin, this book defines and explores the field of global health law, emphasizing the need for effective global governance for health.
In Global Health Law, Gostin goes beyond simply addressing illnesses and delves into the essential conditions that enable individuals to maintain good health throughout their lives. From nutrition and clean water to mosquito control and tobacco reduction, this book offers a comprehensive blueprint for reform that tackles the root causes of health disparities. Gostin highlights the long-term impact of policies related to agriculture, trade, and the environment on global health, and proposes major reforms to ensure better coordination, transparency, and accountability among global health institutions and governments.
Don't miss out on understanding the power of global health law. With captivating case studies on AIDS, influenza, tobacco, and health worker migration, Gostin illustrates the significant influence that global health law can have in addressing today's pressing health needs worldwide. Whether you're a beginning student, advanced researcher, or an informed citizen passionate about global health, Global Health Law is the foundational resource you need for teaching, advocacy, and public discourse in this vital field. Take the first step towards making a difference in global health today!
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