
Public Health
Policy and Politics
Rob Baggott(Author)
Red Globe Press
2nd Edition
Published on 9. December 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-0-230-53793-4 (ISBN)
Description
Incorporating the latest developments from the field, this eagerly awaited new edition once again provides an important and comprehensive analysis of the key issues in public health. Exploring the underlying political context and policy processes, this text is core reading for all those interested in the essentials of this area.
Reviews / Votes
'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 PolicyMore details
Edition
2nd ed. 2010
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
769 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-53793-4 (9780230537934)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-137-28584-3
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

E-Book
12/2010
2nd Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
€47.49
Available for download
Previous edition

Book
07/2005
Palgrave MacMillan
€47.27
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Person
ROB BAGGOTT is Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Health Policy Research Unit at De Montfort University, UK.
Content
Preface.- Public Health Concepts and Frameworks.- The Historical Context of Public Health.- Public Health in the Twentieth Century.- Health Strategies in the UK.- Public Health in a Global Context.- Public Health and the NHS.- Public Health Beyond the NHS.- Public Health Services.- The Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People.- Health and the Environment: Pollution and Accidents.- Climate Change and Sustainable Development.- Food Safety, Security and Sustainability.- Diet, Nutrition and Obesity.- Illicit Drugs.- Alcohol and Tobacco.- Socio-economic Factors and Health.- Inequities and Inequalities Policy.- Conclusion.