Research Catalog

Title

Health and development in our time : selected speeches of Sir George Alleyne / edited by Professor Henry Fraser.

Author

Alleyne, G. A. O.

Publication

Kingston ; Miami : Ian Randle, c2008

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Holdings

Details

Additional Authors

Fraser, Henry

Description

xx, 359 p.; 23 cm.

Summary

"Described as a Renaissance man of the twenty-first century, Sir George Alleyne, Chancellor of the University of the West Indies and Director Emeritus of the Pan American Health Organization, is one of the Caribbean's finest scholars. As a physician, scientist and public health leader, Sir George has had a profound impact on the Caribbean and the Americas, and the wider world." "In this collection of oratory spanning three decades, readers are treated to the scope and breadth of George Alleyne's intellect. Rigorous and meticulous as a researcher, the 28 speeches bear witness to his disciplined, yet elegant skill as a Specialist in several fields, and Generalist in one - as a public health leader. Covering a range of topics delivered to various audiences at varying venues, this book brings Sir George's message of the quest for better health, and equitable distribution of the means to ensure that health, to a wider audience. From medical and health research, to globalization and national security, chronic disease research and the challenges of HIV and AIDS to the Caribbean, the speeches are expressions of global themes." --Book Jacket.

Subject

• Health Services Accessibility
• Public Health
• Developing Countries
• Public health > Social aspects
• Public health > Caribbean Area
• Caribbean Region

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliography (p. 352-359).

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

ISBN

• 9766373671
• 9789766373672

OCLC

238899784

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library