Public Health and Beyond in Latin America and the Caribbean: Reflections from the Field

Public Health and Beyond in Latin America and the Caribbean: Reflections from the Field - Latin American Tópicos

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Publisher's Synopsis

Public Health and Beyond in Latin America and the Caribbean: Reflections from the Field explores the diverse and complex public health landscape, from global to regional to local, by considering historical and socio-cultural factors to contextualize the ongoing public health crisis.

Drawing on four decades of field experience, research, and teaching, Sherri L. Porcelain uses case studies to offer a realistic view of the public heath struggle in Latin America and the Caribbean. Using specific countries as regional examples, the book shows how population health has been inextricably linked to political, economic, social, cultural, ethical, ecological, environmental, and technological factors. Chapters in this book will examine the history of public health issues associated with international development, globalization and the international political economy, disasters, diplomacy, and security studies coupled with the changing role of key actors driving the global and regional agendas. The final chapter examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means for the future of public health.

This book is recommended for undergraduate students interested in the history of Latin America and the Caribbean as well as others concerned with global and regional population health challenges.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780367440763
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
DEWEY: 362.1098
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 232
Weight: 453g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 14mm