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Discover the groundbreaking book, New Pandemics, Old Politics, that delves into the intricate relationship between public health and political responses. This essential read examines historical and contemporary pandemics, offering a critical analysis of how governments have approached epidemic diseases since the 19th century. Explore themes of community activism, the failures of conventional strategies, and the urgent need for a democratic approach to public health in the face of a crisis like Covid-19. With a focus on the lessons learned from cholera, influenza, and AIDS, this compelling narrative by Alex de Waal serves as a call to rethink public health policies for the Anthropocene. Perfect for students, health professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of politics and health, this 304-page book promises to be an enlightening addition to your library. Whether for research or personal interest, New Pandemics, Old Politics is a must-have for understanding today's health crises. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509547807. Year: 2021. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK).
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509547807
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 304
Description:
New Pandemics, Old Politics explores how the modern world adopted a martial script to deal with epidemic disease threats, and how this has failed “ repeatedly. Europe first declared Âwar™ on cholera in the 19th century. It didn™t defeat the disease but it served purposes of state and empire. In 1918, influenza emerged from a real war and swept the world unchecked by either policy or medicine. Forty years ago, AIDS challenged the confidence of medical science. AIDS is still with us, but we have learned to live with it “ chiefly because of community activism and emancipatory politics.
Today, public health experts and political leaders who failed to listen to them agree on one thing: that we must Âfight™ Covid-19. There™s a consensus that we should target individual pathogens and suppress them “ rather than address the reasons why our societies are so vulnerable. Arguing that this consensus is mistaken, Alex de Waal makes the case for a new democratic public health for the Anthropocene.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509547807
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 304
Description:
New Pandemics, Old Politics explores how the modern world adopted a martial script to deal with epidemic disease threats, and how this has failed “ repeatedly. Europe first declared Âwar™ on cholera in the 19th century. It didn™t defeat the disease but it served purposes of state and empire. In 1918, influenza emerged from a real war and swept the world unchecked by either policy or medicine. Forty years ago, AIDS challenged the confidence of medical science. AIDS is still with us, but we have learned to live with it “ chiefly because of community activism and emancipatory politics.
Today, public health experts and political leaders who failed to listen to them agree on one thing: that we must Âfight™ Covid-19. There™s a consensus that we should target individual pathogens and suppress them “ rather than address the reasons why our societies are so vulnerable. Arguing that this consensus is mistaken, Alex de Waal makes the case for a new democratic public health for the Anthropocene.