Author Description
The Un Was Not Created To Take Mankind To Heaven, But To Save Humanity From Hell. --dag Hammarskjöld, United Nations Secretary-general 1953-1961 The Turn Of The 21st Century Was An Objective Low Point In The History Of Human Health: Aids Was Scourging Africa, Millions Of Women Died Each Year In Child Birth, And Billions Suffered Under Malnourishment And Poverty. In Response, The United Nations Launched Its Millennium Development Goals (mdgs), An Ambitious Charter That Since 2000 Has Measurably Reduced The Worldwide Burdens Of Poverty, Hunger, And Disease. With The Mdgs Set To Expire In 2015, Continued Progress On These Fronts Is Anything But Certain. In Addition To The Persisting Threats Of The 20th Century, Globalization Has Sped The Development Of New Threats--pandemics, Climate Change, Chronic Disease--that Now Threaten Rich And Poor Countries Equally. To Save Humanity Is A Collection Of Short, Honest Essays On What Single Issue Matters Most For The Future Of Global Health. Authored By The World's Leading Voices From Science, Politics, And Social Advocacy, This Collection Is Both A Primer On The Major Issues Of Our Time And A Potential Blueprint For Post-2015 Health And Development. This Unparalleled Collection Will Provide Illuminating And Thought-provoking Reading For Anyone Invested In Our Collective Future And Well-being.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This collection investigates the critical question of how the global community can effectively address persistent and emerging health threats in the post-2015 era. Edited by Julio Frenk and Steven Hoffman, the book compiles essays from prominent figures in science, politics, and advocacy to evaluate the legacy of the Millennium Development Goals. The authors provide a framework for understanding the transition from 20th-century health burdens to 21st-century challenges like climate change and pandemics.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and their impact on global poverty and disease.
- Expert perspectives on the intersection of globalization and modern health risks.
- Proposed strategies for international cooperation and future development agendas.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on global health policy rather than specific clinical medical procedures.
- It does not provide an exhaustive history of the United Nations, but rather focuses on its health-related mandates.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and policy analysts view this collection as a significant resource for understanding the complexities of international health governance. Readers frequently note that the essay format allows for a diverse range of viewpoints, making it accessible to both students and professionals in the field.
Page Count:
392
Publication Date:
2015-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190221550
ISBN-13:
9780190221553
Non-Fiction
Public Policy
Global Health
International relations