Unhealthy Times: Political Economy Perspectives on Health and Care [Paperback]

Pat Armstrong (Editor), Hugh Armstrong (Editor), David Coburn (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0195415094 | ISBN-13: 978-0195415094 | Publication Date: May 3, 2001

This unique work assembles in a readily accessible format an enormous amount of research in the areas of health and health care, within a broadly defined political economy framework. Divided into three sections, it covers homecare, globalization, and the comparisons between the Canadian system and the British National Health Service; research in health services, women, and the pharmaceutical industry; and environmental contamination and poverty.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A useful book for both the specialist academic and for those with a general interest in Canadian health policy and issues. Social Policy

About the Author

Pat Armstrong is in the Department of Sociology, York University. Hugh Armstrong is in the Department of Social Work, Carleton University. David Coburn is in the Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Toronto.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (May 3, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195415094
• ISBN-13: 978-0195415094
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,823,464 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)