{"product_id":"health-and-healthcare-systems-a-global-view-paperback","title":"Health and Healthcare Systems: A Global View - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Foley\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eAnna Foucek Tresidder\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eLeslie Bozeman\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHealth and Healthcare Systems: A Global View\u003c\/em\u003e offers a detailed and diverse examination of health systems used across the world. Emphasizing health equity and its global implications, this textbook provides critical historical, economic, and cultural insights integrated into every chapter. Contributions from international experts who have lived and interacted with nation-specific health systems render valuable perspectives on the challenges facing diverse populations within various health systems. The book delves into a broad range of topics, including the etiology and determinants of health and disease globally, innovative approaches in health service delivery, regional health outcomes and disparities, and the far-reaching effects of colonization, global power imbalances, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganized into thirteen regional sections, this text presents an extensive analysis of health systems across the globe. It promotes diversity, inclusion, cultural humility, and advocacy skills, preparing students for successful careers in public health and healthcare within the United States and abroad. The countries examined represent a spectrum of economic statuses, geographical settings, demographic profiles, and healthcare system structures, including those with and without universal healthcare coverage. With its rich inclusion of illustrations and relevant global examples, \u003cem\u003eHealth and Healthcare Systems\u003c\/em\u003e provides an engaging and insightful overview of comparative healthcare systems worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses challenges related to healthcare structures, financing, coverage, refugee health, sustainability, and climate change across global regions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights innovative efforts by individuals and organizations driving healthcare improvements worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores diverse healthcare practices, including traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine (CAM).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines the historical context and evolving trends in healthcare delivery, covering mental health, maternal and child health, and prevention and treatment of communicable and non-communicable diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQualified instructors have access to expanded Instructor Resources featuring chapter PowerPoints, a Sample Syllabus, Test Banks, an Instructor Manual with learning activities for each chapter, and additional resources to supplement students' dynamic learning and interaction with the text.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 576\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9.6 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 31, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52723993051443,"sku":"9780826174734","price":178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/w11p3wb57m9780826174734.webp?v=1763679629","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/health-and-healthcare-systems-a-global-view-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}