ABSTRACT

Globalization is a form of social change, reshaping the socio-spatial milieu in which humans strive, and in which health and disease are managed and controlled. And yet the effects of globalization are distributed unevenly, with opportunities open for some but not for all.

Globalization, Health and the Global South is an important textbook for any student of this fascinating area. Examining the dynamics of globalization through the lens of the Global South, it highlights risks and vulnerabilities that affect different regions and contexts, exacerbating inequalities despite the continuing speed of global processes. The books takes a critical approach to the topic, offering readers a deep understanding of health discourses and discusses a range of key topics, including migrant health, the role of politics and diplomacy and the Coronavirus pandemic.

Including further reading and end of chapter discussion questions, this essential textbook will be important reading for students across the health and social sciences.

chapter 1|22 pages

Conceptualizing Globalization and Health

chapter 2|17 pages

Many Faces of Globalization of Health

chapter 3|20 pages

Social and Global Determinants of Health

chapter 4|18 pages

Globalization and Health

A Theoretical Lens

chapter 5|19 pages

Globalization and NCDs in the Global South

chapter 6|16 pages

Globalization and Infectious Diseases

chapter 7|19 pages

Globalization and Health

The Case of COVID-19

chapter 8|18 pages

Global Health Politics and Diplomacy

chapter 9|17 pages

Globalization and Migrants' Health

A Global South Perspective

chapter 10|19 pages

Global Health Targets and the Global South