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'This is, in many ways, a remarkable text in terms of the clarity of the language and the sheer comprehensiveness of the perspectives addressed. It is a work in which one can place a great deal of trust and confidence and serves as the most comprehensive, reliable and authoritative survey of public health from a UK perspective'.
- Dr Chris Nottingham, Reader in Contemporary History and Head of Research, School of Law and Social Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK
'The book provides an excellent description and critical view of public health, policy and politics in the UK and in relation to global health.'
- Gaynor Mabbett, Lecturer in Public Health, Department of Public Health and Policy Studies, Swansea University, UK
'A very comprehensive and topical overview of health promoting policy in the UK.'
- Jennie Naidoo, Principal Lecturer, School of Health, Community and Policy Studies, University of the West of England, UK
'Baggott's tales of policies warped by outside pressures make for a fascinating read...a resource that will be appreciated by all
with an interest in the policy and politics of health improvement in the UK and beyond.'
- Alan Maryon-Davis, Public Health Today
'...the depth of detail and comprehensiveness of this book make it an invaluable resource for students of public health and those interested in the political underbelly of public health policy.' - Social Policy
- Dr Chris Nottingham, Reader in Contemporary History and Head of Research, School of Law and Social Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK
'The book provides an excellent description and critical view of public health, policy and politics in the UK and in relation to global health.'
- Gaynor Mabbett, Lecturer in Public Health, Department of Public Health and Policy Studies, Swansea University, UK
'A very comprehensive and topical overview of health promoting policy in the UK.'
- Jennie Naidoo, Principal Lecturer, School of Health, Community and Policy Studies, University of the West of England, UK
'Baggott's tales of policies warped by outside pressures make for a fascinating read...a resource that will be appreciated by all
with an interest in the policy and politics of health improvement in the UK and beyond.'
- Alan Maryon-Davis, Public Health Today
'...the depth of detail and comprehensiveness of this book make it an invaluable resource for students of public health and those interested in the political underbelly of public health policy.' - Social Policy
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Public health continues to pose ideological, economic and moral dilemmas
for policy makers. For example, how involved should health care
practitioners become in ensuring the absence of illness or promoting
wellbeing? To what extent should health be a matter of state, rather
than individual, responsibility?
In this new edition of a highly regarded text, Rob Baggott visits the
contemporary debate surrounding public health, exploring the many
facets of health improvement and promotion within their historical,
socioeconomic and political contexts. Both timely and engaging, the
book:
■ examines the successes and limitations of current health strategy and
public health campaigns
■ assesses the impact of factors such as lifestyle, environment and
socioeconomic inequality on public health
■ investigates international dimensions and global issues including
environmental health, climate change and world poverty
■ evaluates the past 13 years of Labour policy and considers the future
under a coalition government.
Heavily revised to incorporate the latest British, European and
international developments, Public Health explores the ever-changing
political environment and policy processes that frame current approaches.
Now providing detailed analysis of regional diversity within UK policy,
this text is core reading for all those with interests in health, social and
welfare policy, the development of the NHS and the voluntary sector
and the essentials of contemporary public health.
for policy makers. For example, how involved should health care
practitioners become in ensuring the absence of illness or promoting
wellbeing? To what extent should health be a matter of state, rather
than individual, responsibility?
In this new edition of a highly regarded text, Rob Baggott visits the
contemporary debate surrounding public health, exploring the many
facets of health improvement and promotion within their historical,
socioeconomic and political contexts. Both timely and engaging, the
book:
■ examines the successes and limitations of current health strategy and
public health campaigns
■ assesses the impact of factors such as lifestyle, environment and
socioeconomic inequality on public health
■ investigates international dimensions and global issues including
environmental health, climate change and world poverty
■ evaluates the past 13 years of Labour policy and considers the future
under a coalition government.
Heavily revised to incorporate the latest British, European and
international developments, Public Health explores the ever-changing
political environment and policy processes that frame current approaches.
Now providing detailed analysis of regional diversity within UK policy,
this text is core reading for all those with interests in health, social and
welfare policy, the development of the NHS and the voluntary sector
and the essentials of contemporary public health.
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This is a vastly expanded and updated version of what was an already excellent book. This book is a must for anyone studying or interested in public health and is one of the few books that takes a political perspective on public health. The structure of the book is similar to the first edition and provides an important overview of both ideological and historical issues - but brings the reader fairly up to date although it does not address the most recent changes in public health policy being introduced by the new Coalition Government in England.
For those readers familiar with the first edition there are no major surprises but the strength of the text - and the reason for buying the second edition - is the meticulous updating of the different sections. The increased emphasis on global public health is to be welcomed and new chapters have been added such as those on the health and wellbeing of children and climate change. As such the book remains an impressive account of not just the development of policy but a useful analysis of developments in public health. It is important to sit public health within an analysis of politics and policy given the nature of public health action. Practitioners and students will get much from this book as will students of health politics and policy. It also provides an impressive resource for academics and researchers of public health - the bibliography is an impressive 38 pages long!
This is a great text book and it is well researched, referenced and written. No doubt work will have to be started on the 3rd Edition.
For those readers familiar with the first edition there are no major surprises but the strength of the text - and the reason for buying the second edition - is the meticulous updating of the different sections. The increased emphasis on global public health is to be welcomed and new chapters have been added such as those on the health and wellbeing of children and climate change. As such the book remains an impressive account of not just the development of policy but a useful analysis of developments in public health. It is important to sit public health within an analysis of politics and policy given the nature of public health action. Practitioners and students will get much from this book as will students of health politics and policy. It also provides an impressive resource for academics and researchers of public health - the bibliography is an impressive 38 pages long!
This is a great text book and it is well researched, referenced and written. No doubt work will have to be started on the 3rd Edition.
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