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The politics of healthcare in Britain
- Title
- The politics of healthcare in Britain / Stephen Harrison and Ruth McDonald.
- Author
- Harrison, Stephen, 1947-
- Publication
- Los Angeles : SAGE, 2008.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Request in advance | RA412.5.G7 H335 2008 | Off-site |
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- Additional Authors
- McDonald, Ruth, 1960-
- Description
- ix, 206 pages; 25 cm
- Summary
- "Written by leading academics in their field this book provides a clear and considered overview of the politics of health care in Britain. Bringing together a wide range of material on both past events and recent developments, the chapters cover issues such as the politics of health professionalism, clinical knowledge, and organization and management." "Each chapter offers a unique combination of theory, historical detail and analysis of contemporary events. It features case studies to illustrate how policy has evolved and developed in recent years, and the implications these changes have for practice. Written in an accessible style the chapters also include comprehensive introductions, summaries, and further reading sections. The final chapter is based on three detailed case studies that illuminate the tensions and debates discussed throughout the book." "The Politics of Healthcare in Britain is a timely and authoritative textbook that covers a key topic of the curriculum whilst also contributing to topical debates. The book will be essential reading for students of social policy, health policy, public policy and nursing. It will also be of interest to policy makers and practitioners in the field of health care."--BOOK JACKET.
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-200) and index.
- Contents
- 1. The Politics of Healrhcare Resources and Rationing -- 2. The Politics of Health Professionalism -- 3. The Politics of Clinical Knowledge -- 4. The Politics of Organisation and Management -- 5. The Politics of Democracy and Participation -- 6. The Politics of Healrhcare Policy Making -- 7. The Politics of Contradiction : Three Case Studies.
- ISBN
- 9780761941590 (hbk.)
- 0761941592 (hbk.)
- 9780761941606 (pbk.)
- 0761941606 (pbk.)
- LCCN
- 2007939449
- OCLC
- ocn145388910
- 145388910
- SCSB-5427244
- Owning Institutions
- Columbia University Libraries