Description
This textbook examines strategies of investing in human health and investing in economic growth as distinct approaches to development. It explores the symbiotic relationship of these tactics, and considers the applications and outcomes from a global, national and community level perspective. Each chapter introduces concepts of economic development and population health, and uses case studies to illustrate the same. These case studies include program and policy examples from Bangladesh, Chile, Haiti, Rwanda, South Africa and Sri Lanka. The textbook also examines the impact of macroeconomic adjustment programs, health care restructuring, investment in primary health care, public-private partnerships, and the challenges of program coordination and up-scaling in stable and conflict-ridden countries. Discussion questions are provided at the end of each chapter to facilitate classroom activities. Solutions are provided at the end of the textbook.
Author: Sandy A. Johnson
Publisher: Springer
Published: 03/13/2017
Pages: 215
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.52h x 6.48w x 0.68d
ISBN13: 9783319532035
ISBN10: 3319532030
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Human Geography
- Medical | Public Health
- Science | Earth Sciences | Geography
About the Author
Sandy Johnson holds a Ph.D. in Latin American Studies from Tulane University. Her research explores the interaction of environmental and social change on human well-being. She is the director of the B.A. Program in International Studies at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver.