How is health governed in the 21st century? Globalization has intensified risks of ill-health and catalyzed interest and investment in making the world a healthier place. But are existing arrangements adequate to address these risks and are we taking advantage of emerging opportunities or squanderin[...]
Views power and process as integral to understanding policy and focuses on the three key elements in policy making - the context, the actors and the processes. This book examines: policy analysis; power private and public sectors; policy makers; policy implementation; and, research and policy.[...]
"Making Health Policy is a must-read for those studying and working in global health. It provides a unique introduction to core concepts in global health policy and brings politics to the core of public health. Why do some issues get more attention than others? Why is evidence-based policy-making so[...]