Health Policy
A Critical Perspective
- Iain Crinson - University of London, UK
Health Policy | Other Health Specialties | Public Health Education & Health Promotion
The book is divided into four sections:
- Section One establishes a theoretical basis for the analysis of contemporary health policy.
- Section Two examines the key constituents of health care 'systems', which includes a comparative analysis of EU member states.
- Section Three focuses on contemporary health care policy and provision in the UK.
- Section Four assesses the increasingly limited ability of national governments to reduce threats to the health of their populations.
Written in an accessible style, the student-friendly approach highlights key concepts and includes introductions, summaries and examples of further reading. Each chapter also includes case studies and activities which encourage the reader to think about the planning, implementation and assessment of specific healthcare policies.
This is a timely and authoritative textbook that covers a key topic of the curriculum while also contributing to topical debates. The book will be essential reading for healthcare and social science students taking modules in health policy, and will also be of interest to policy makers and practitioners in the field of healthcare.
This is an excellent textbook as we are lacking critical textbooks at present for the Level 4 & 5s.
Important text to give overview of the context in which health policy has developed and is delivered
This is a good introductory text. As the title suggests the author takes a critical approach and policy is placed in its historical/political context. Key concepts are highlighted and defined, as well as extensive further reading. This is a very helpful text for undergraduate and post graduate students who are trying to get to grips with the health policy agenda.
Easy to read, authoratative text. Very current in focus and content
