Author

Publication

2018-09-27 - Cambridge University Press

Language

English

Word Count

83,000 words, Guess

Page Count

332 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

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  • Amazon1108426492

Classifications

  • LCCRA418

Description

"The book analyses how policies to prevent diseases are related to policies aiming to cure illnesses. It does this by conducting a comparative historical analysis of Australia, Germany, Switzerland, UK, and the US. It also demonstrates how the politicization of the medical profession contributes to the success of preventative health policy. The book argues that two factors lead to a close relationship of curative and preventative elements in health policies and institutions: a strong national government that possesses a wide range of control over subnational levels of government, and if professional organizations (especially the medical profession) perceive preventative and non-medical health policy as important and campaign for it politically. The book provides a historical and comparative narrative to substantiate this claim empirically"--Provided by publisher.

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Other Editions

  • Healthy or Sick?: Coevolution of Health Care and Public Health in a Comparative PerspectivehardcoverCambridge University Press2018-09-27

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