ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book deals with key theoretical principles and challenges that underpin the social sciences perspective. It examines the role of social sciences theoretical frameworks for potential use in global public health. The book explores the concept of globalisation and ‘wellbeing’, arguing for a less foundationalist and structuralist approach to globalization. It examines alternatives to classical liberal approaches to health economics. The book explores the theoretical and empirical implications of applying ethics frameworks to global public health. It focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating global public health interventions, with an emphasis on maternal health. The focuses is on health protection and a global approach to neglected communicable diseases (NCDs) by Maria Jacirema Ferreira Goncalves and Amanda Rodrigues Amorim Adegboye.
