{"product_id":"how-politics-makes-us-sick-neoliberal-epidemics-paperback","title":"How Politics Makes Us Sick: Neoliberal Epidemics - 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\u003eTed Schrecker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eClare Bambra\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book makes a powerful case that neoliberalism, the dominant economic and social policy paradigm of the post-1980 world, is hazardous to our health. It describes the destructive effects on health and health inequalities of neoliberal policies including labour market deregulation, welfare state retrenchment, and austerity, drawing on cross-national examples particularly from the United States and the United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book argues that a variety of adverse health outcomes, and in particular health inequalities, must be seen as 'neoliberal epidemics': neoliberal because they are associated with the rise of neoliberal politics; epidemics because they have been rapidly transmitted across borders at a rate seen in epidemics of biological contagions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe health case against neoliberalism has strengthened dramatically in the decade since the first edition was published and this fully updated and expanded edition provides a comprehensive overview of the main issues. Articulating alternatives that protect the health of people and planet is more urgent than ever. Crucially, the authors argue that neoliberal epidemics require a political cure in the form of a revitalised and equity-oriented social democracy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book makes a powerful case that neoliberalism, the dominant economic and social policy paradigm of the post-1980 world, is hazardous to our health. It describes the destructive effects on health and health inequalities of neoliberal policies including labour market deregulation, welfare state retrenchment, and austerity, drawing on cross-national examples particularly from the United States and the United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book argues that a variety of adverse health outcomes, and in particular health inequalities, must be seen as 'neoliberal epidemics' neoliberal because they are associated with the rise of neoliberal politics; epidemics because they have been rapidly transmitted across borders at a rate seen in epidemics of biological contagions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe health case against neoliberalism has strengthened dramatically in the decade since the first edition was published and this fully updated and expanded edition provides a comprehensive overview of the main issues. Articulating alternatives that protect the health of people and planet is more urgent than ever. Crucially, the authors argue that neoliberal epidemics require a political cure in the form of a revitalised and equity-oriented social democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTed Schrecker\u003c\/strong\u003e is Emeritus Professor of Global Health Policy at Newcastle University (United Kingdom). He is a Canadian political scientist who worked in the UK for ten years before returning to Canada in retirement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClare Bambra\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Public Health at Newcastle University (United Kingdom). Her research examines health inequalities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTed Schrecker\u003c\/strong\u003e is Emeritus Professor of Global Health Policy at Newcastle University (United Kingdom). He is a Canadian political scientist who worked in the UK for ten years before returning to Canada in retirement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClare Bambra\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Public Health at Newcastle University (United Kingdom). Her research examines health inequalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 341\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 8.27 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 24, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52241623318802,"sku":"9781349961269","price":35.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2211\/5346\/files\/vC1_P8944b9781349961269.webp?v=1777903887","url":"https:\/\/ckbookstore.net\/products\/how-politics-makes-us-sick-neoliberal-epidemics-paperback","provider":"CK BOOKSTORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}