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Governing Health: The Politics of Health Policy

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I have used this book for a number of years now in a class I teach on the Politics of Health Policy (along with Kingdon's classic). It provides an excellent overview of how health policy is made and the politics around it, drawing on both the academic literature as well as recent policies. The second edition is heavily revised from the first and contains up to date examples. An excellent academic overview of the health policy process.

This book takes a comprehensive look at health policy in the U.S. from a political science perspective. It addresses all the institutional influences of health policy, such as Congress, the President, interest groups, regulatory agencies, and federalism. It also addresss prominent political science theories and relates them to health policy.

This book is a must-read for any health professional or student who would like to explore the how health policy is REALLY developed. I also highly recommend this book to social scientists and students who are interested in applying governmental relationships to health policy.

I am taking a course in Health Policy and the Political System and opted to use this book instead of that recommended by my professor. This book examined all the important aspects of policy making - paying close attention to the political actors - and has helped tremendously in my understanding of the politics surrounding health policy.

I'M GLAD THIS BOOK CAME IN PERFECT CONDITION. I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO SEE SOME RIPS OR SOMEONE'S CHILD COLORING IN IT. BUT IT WAS REALLY CLEAN! AMAZON NEVER DISAPPOINTS.

This book was a required text for one of my classes. I recommend it to everyone who is looking for a quick but comprehensive reading on health policy in this country.

I appreciated the quick and efficient service since time was of the essence for my class.
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It came a bit slower than expected (say 2 weeks, when I was expecting to get it in one), but overall I was very pleased with the transaction.